Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
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
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Broomsedge grass
In German
Emu Bush
broomsedge Gras
In French
Emu Bush
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Emu Bush
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
emu Μπους
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Emu Bush
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Emu Bush
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Broomsedge
Season and care of Emu Bush and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Broomsedge Physical Information
Emu Bush and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Broomsedge are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Emu Bush and Broomsedge
Care of Emu Bush and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Emu Bush 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.
