Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Virginia water horehound
Tree
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
POPULUS alba
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
White Poplar
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Populus alba
In German
broomsedge Gras
Populus alba
In French
broomsedge herbe
Populus alba
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Populus alba
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Populus alba
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
populus alba
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
populus alba
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Salicales
Family
Poaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and White Poplar
Season and care of Broomsedge and White Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and White Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Poplar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for White Poplar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Poplar is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and White Poplar Physical Information
Broomsedge and White Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas White Poplar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and White Poplar are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
White Poplar flower color: Red
- White Poplar leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and White Poplar
Care of Broomsedge and White Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Poplar 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 Poplar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.