Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia
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, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste 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
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHAPHIOLEPIS
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Indian hawthorn
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
भारतीय नागफनी
Broomsedge grass
In German
indische Hawthorn
broomsedge Gras
In French
Indian Hawthorn
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Indian Hawthorn
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Ινδικό Hawthorn
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
indiana Hawthorn
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Indyjski Hawthorn
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Latin Hawthorn
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhaphiolepis
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge
Season and care of Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge Physical Information
Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge are as follows:
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Hawthorn 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.