Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, 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
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
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
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Tree trunks
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BUTIA capitata
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Pindo Palm, South American Jelly Palm
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Pindo Palm
Broomsedge grass
In German
Pindo Palm
broomsedge Gras
In French
Pindo Palm
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Pindo Palm
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Pindo Palm
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Pindo Palm
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Pindo Palm
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Pindo Palm
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pindo Palm and Broomsedge
Season and care of Pindo Palm and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pindo Palm and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pindo Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pindo Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pindo Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pindo Palm and Broomsedge Physical Information
Pindo Palm and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pindo Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pindo Palm and Broomsedge are as follows:
Pindo Palm flower color: Yellow
Pindo Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Pindo Palm and Broomsedge
Care of Pindo Palm and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm 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.