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 Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
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
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
broomsedge Gras
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
broomsedge herbe
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Poaceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Broomsedge and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.