Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
desert broom
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Wüste Besen
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
desert broom
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
desert broom
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
desert broom
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
desert broom
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Piperales
Family
Asteraceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger
Care of Desert Broom and European Wild Ginger 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 European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.