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
Western United States, Canada
Types
Virginia water horehound
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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
4-8
Sunset Zone
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Rhinitis
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
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Whitebark Pine
In German
broomsedge Gras
Whitebark Pine
In French
broomsedge herbe
Pin à écorce blanche
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Whitebark pino
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Whitebark Pine
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Whitebark Pine
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Whitebark Pine
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Pinus albicaulis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine
Season and care of Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Whitebark Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine Physical Information
Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine
Care of Broomsedge and Whitebark Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.