Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
NA
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
countryside, Rural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Cutworms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cutworms, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
STERNBERGIA
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Sternbergia
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Sternbergia
In German
broomsedge Gras
Sternbergia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Sternbergia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Sternbergia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Sternbergia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Sternbergia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Sternbergia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Sternbergia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Sternbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea
Season and care of Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sternbergia Lutea season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Sternbergia Lutea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sternbergia Lutea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea Physical Information
Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Sternbergia Lutea height is 10.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Sternbergia Lutea flower color: White and Yellow
- Sternbergia Lutea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea
Care of Broomsedge and Sternbergia Lutea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.