Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Indigo
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
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
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Deers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Panicum and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Panicum and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Panicum and Broomsedge. Panicum doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Panicum does not have fragrant flowers. Panicum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Panicum and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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 Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. 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 Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Broomsedge are as follows:
Panicum flower color: Indigo
Panicum leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
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.