Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid 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
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
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
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Broomsedge grass
In German
Lampionblume
broomsedge Gras
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Genus
Physalis
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Physaleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach 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 Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge
Care of Chinese Lantern and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done 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 Chinese Lantern 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.