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
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
occasional watering once established, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
White Currant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Weiße Ribisel
In French
broomsedge herbe
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
grosella blanca
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
white currant
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
groselha-branca
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and White Currant
Season and care of Broomsedge and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and White Currant Physical Information
Broomsedge and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and White Currant are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and White Currant
Care of Broomsedge and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.