Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, 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
Dry Forest, 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
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Broomsedge grass
In German
Palo Santo
broomsedge Gras
In French
palo santo
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
palo santo
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
palo santo
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
palo santo
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
palo santo
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
S. Palo
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Broomsedge
Season and care of Palo Santo and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Broomsedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Broomsedge Physical Information
Palo Santo and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Broomsedge are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and Broomsedge
Care of Palo Santo and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.