Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
Broomsedge grass
In German
Donut Pfirsich
broomsedge Gras
In French
Donut Peach
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Donut Peach
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Donut Peach
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Donut Peach
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Broomsedge
Season and care of Donut Peach and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Broomsedge Physical Information
Donut Peach and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Broomsedge are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Donut Peach and Broomsedge
Care of Donut Peach and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.