Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
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
Clay, 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, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
desert broom
Glossy Abelia
In German
Wüste Besen
Glossy Abelia
In French
desert broom
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Abelia brillante
In Greek
desert broom
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
desert broom
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
desert broom
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia
Care of Desert Broom and Glossy Abelia 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 Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.