Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
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
Not Available
  
Virginia water horehound
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
  
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
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Orange, Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
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
Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
ANDROPOGON virginicus
  
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
  
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
  
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
  
Broomsedge grass
  
In German
Flamingoblume
  
broomsedge Gras
  
In French
flamant rose fleur
  
broomsedge herbe
  
In Spanish
flamenco flor
  
hierba Broomsedge
  
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
Broomsedge γρασίδι
  
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
  
Broomsedge grama
  
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
  
Broomsedge trawy
  
In Latin
flos Flamingo
  
Broomsedge herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Anthurium
  
Andropogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge
Season and care of Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge Physical Information
Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge are as follows:
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge
Care of Flamingo Flower and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamingo Flower 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.