Life Span
Annual
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
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
along watercourse
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
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Broomsedge grass
In German
Riesen- Seerose
broomsedge Gras
In French
géant nénuphar
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
lirio de agua
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
νούφαρο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
waterlily
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Victoria
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge
Care of Giant Waterlily and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.