Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Nutmeg
In Hindi
desert broom
जायफल
In German
Wüste Besen
Muskatnuss
In French
desert broom
noix de muscade
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
nuez moscada
In Greek
desert broom
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
noz-moscada
In Polish
desert broom
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
desert broom
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Nutmeg
Season and care of Desert Broom and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Nutmeg Physical Information
Desert Broom and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Nutmeg are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Desert Broom and Nutmeg
Care of Desert Broom and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.