Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
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
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
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
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Broomsedge grass
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
broomsedge Gras
In French
Cottonwood Orient
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Salicales
Cyperales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
