Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
desert broom
Azalea
In German
Wüste Besen
Azalee
In French
desert broom
azalée
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
azalea
In Greek
desert broom
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Azalea
In Polish
desert broom
azalia
In Latin
desert broom
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Azalea
Season and care of Desert Broom and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Desert Broom and Azalea Physical Information
Desert Broom and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Desert Broom and Azalea
Care of Desert Broom and Azalea 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 Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.