Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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
-
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
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
Cuneate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Macaw
Broomsedge grass
In German
Ara
broomsedge Gras
In French
ara
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
guacamayo
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
μακώ
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
arara
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
ara
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Ara
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Macaw and Broomsedge
Season and care of Macaw and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Broomsedge Physical Information
Macaw and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Broomsedge
Care of Macaw and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.