Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
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
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Dogs
Allergy
Pollen
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
चक्र फूल
In German
broomsedge Gras
Sternanis
In French
broomsedge herbe
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Star Anise
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Anyż
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Illiciales
Family
Poaceae
Illiciaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Illicium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Illicieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Star Anise
Season and care of Broomsedge and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Star Anise Physical Information
Broomsedge and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Star Anise are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Broomsedge and Star Anise
Care of Broomsedge and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.