Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
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
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Pawpaw
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Broomsedge grass
In German
Papaya Pflanze
broomsedge Gras
In French
usine de papaye
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
quince herba
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Annonaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Broomsedge. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Broomsedge
Season and care of Pawpaw and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Broomsedge Physical Information
Pawpaw and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Broomsedge are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Pawpaw and Broomsedge
Care of Pawpaw and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.