Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Virginia water horehound
Grass
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Pollen
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
-
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
St. Augustine Grass
In German
broomsedge Gras
St. Augustine Grass
In French
broomsedge herbe
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Andropogon
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Broomsedge and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.