Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
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
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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, Hedges, Landscape
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Privet
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Privet
Broomsedge grass
In German
Liguster
broomsedge Gras
In French
Troène
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Ligustrum
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
ligustr
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
privet
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Genus
Ligustrum
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Privet and Broomsedge
Season and care of Privet and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Broomsedge season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Privet and Broomsedge Physical Information
Privet and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Privet and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Privet and Broomsedge
Care of Privet and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet 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.