Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Broomsedge grass
In German
Hortensie
broomsedge Gras
In French
Hortensia
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
υδραγεία
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Hortensja
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Cyperales
Genus
Ophiuroides
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Broomsedge. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Broomsedge Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge
Care of Centipede Grass and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.