Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western 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
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy 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
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Aaraar
Broomsedge grass
In German
Wacholder
broomsedge Gras
In French
Genévrier
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Juniperus
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Juniperus
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Juniperus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Andropogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Broomsedge
Season and care of Juniper and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Broomsedge Physical Information
Juniper and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Broomsedge are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Broomsedge
Care of Juniper and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.