Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
desert broom
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Wüste Besen
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
desert broom
Épazote
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
desert broom
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
desert broom
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
desert broom
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Desert Broom and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Desert Broom and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Mexican Tea
Care of Desert Broom and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.