Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Virginia water horehound
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
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
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
लहसुन
In German
broomsedge Gras
Knoblauch
In French
broomsedge herbe
Ail
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Ajo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
alho
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
czosnek
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Broomsedge and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Broomsedge and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Wild Garlic
Care of Broomsedge and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.