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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Virginia water horehound
Simarouba glauca
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
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cuneate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Tilaka
In German
broomsedge Gras
Tilapia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Tilapia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
tilapia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
tilaka
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
tilakiem
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Tilaka
Season and care of Broomsedge and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Tilaka Physical Information
Broomsedge and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Tilaka
Care of Broomsedge and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.