Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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
Shrub
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Roadsides
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
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
White, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
cotoneaster
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
cotoneaster
Broomsedge grass
In German
Zwergmispel
broomsedge Gras
In French
cotonéaster
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
irga
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Cornus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cotoneaster
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Broomsedge
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotoneaster and Broomsedge Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Cotoneaster and Broomsedge
Care of Cotoneaster and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster 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.