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
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Couma macrocarpa
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
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
टाइगर ट्री
In German
broomsedge Gras
Tiger Tree
In French
broomsedge herbe
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Tiger Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.