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
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Virginia water horehound
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
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
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
प्याज
In German
broomsedge Gras
Zwiebel
In French
broomsedge herbe
Oignon
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Cebolla
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Cebola
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Cebula
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Allieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and White Onion
Season and care of Broomsedge and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Broomsedge and White Onion Physical Information
Broomsedge and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and White Onion are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and White Onion
Care of Broomsedge and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.