Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
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
Switchgrass
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Wet lands
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
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PANICUM
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Panicum
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
panikom
Broomsedge grass
In German
panikom
broomsedge Gras
In French
panikom
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
panikom
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Panicum
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Panicum
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Panicum
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Panicum
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Broomsedge
Season and care of Panicum and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Broomsedge season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Broomsedge Physical Information
Panicum and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Broomsedge
Care of Panicum and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.