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
China, Japan, Korea
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
variegated butterbur
In German
broomsedge Gras
bunte Pestwurz
In French
broomsedge herbe
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Broomsedge and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.