Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Grass
Origin
Not Available
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
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
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
candelabro
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
candelabro
Broomsedge grass
In German
candelabro
broomsedge Gras
In French
candelabro
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
candelabro
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
candelabro
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
candelabro
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
candelabro
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
candelabro
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Browningia
Andropogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Broomsedge
Season and care of Candelabro and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Broomsedge Physical Information
Candelabro and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Broomsedge are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabro and Broomsedge
Care of Candelabro and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.