Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled 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
Japan
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
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
broomsedge Gras
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
broomsedge herbe
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Broomsedge and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
