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
United States, California
Types
Virginia water horehound
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
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
घाटी ओक
In German
broomsedge Gras
Tal Eiche
In French
broomsedge herbe
Oak Valley
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
valle del roble
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
vale Oak
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Valley Oak
Season and care of Broomsedge and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Valley Oak Physical Information
Broomsedge and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Valley Oak are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Valley Oak
Care of Broomsedge and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.