Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
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
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
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
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
Broomsedge grass
In German
Heliotrop
broomsedge Gras
In French
héliotrope
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
heliotropo
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
heliotrop
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Heliotrope
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Broomsedge
Season and care of Heliotrope and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Broomsedge Physical Information
Heliotrope and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Broomsedge are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and Broomsedge
Care of Heliotrope and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliotrope 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.