Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
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
-
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Upland
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
8-9
5-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Daphne plant
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Broomsedge grass
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
broomsedge Gras
In French
plante Daphne
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Daphne plant
Broomsedge herba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Daphne and Broomsedge
Season and care of Daphne and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Broomsedge Physical Information
Daphne and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Daphne and Broomsedge
Care of Daphne and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.