Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
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
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Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
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
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Broomsedge grass
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
broomsedge Gras
In French
Flame Tree Rose
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.