Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
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
Allium tricoccum burdickii, Allium tricoccum tricoccum
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent
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
ALLIUM tricoccum
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Ramps, Wild Leek, Wild Garlic
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
रैंप
Broomsedge grass
In German
Rampen
broomsedge Gras
In French
rampes
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
rampas
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
ράμπες
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
rampas
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
pochylnie
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
aggerem
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ramps and Broomsedge
Season and care of Ramps and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Ramps and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramps season is Summer and Broomsedge season is Summer. The type of soil for Ramps is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ramps is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ramps and Broomsedge Physical Information
Ramps and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Ramps height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Ramps and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Ramps and Broomsedge
Care of Ramps and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramps 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 Ramps 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.