Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
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
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
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
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Laelia
Broomsedge grass
In German
Laelia
broomsedge Gras
In French
Laelia
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Laelia
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Laelia
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Laelia
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Laelia
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Laelia
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Broomsedge
Season and care of Laelia and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Broomsedge Physical Information
Laelia and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Broomsedge
Care of Laelia and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia 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.