Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Canary Islands
Types
Virginia water horehound
Echium pininana
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
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, 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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Tree Echium
In German
broomsedge Gras
Baum Aciam
In French
broomsedge herbe
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
árbol Aciam
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Broomsedge and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Tree Echium. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Tree Echium has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Tree Echium
Season and care of Broomsedge and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Tree Echium Physical Information
Broomsedge and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Tree Echium are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Tree Echium
Care of Broomsedge and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.