Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
SARACA indica
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
desert broom
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Wüste Besen
SARACA indica
In French
desert broom
Saraca indica
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
indica Saraca
In Greek
desert broom
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Saraca indica
In Polish
desert broom
Saraca indica
In Latin
desert broom
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Ashoka
Season and care of Desert Broom and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Ashoka Physical Information
Desert Broom and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Ashoka are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Desert Broom and Ashoka
Care of Desert Broom and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
