Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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
-
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Broomsedge grass
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
broomsedge Gras
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Broomsedge
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Broomsedge Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Broomsedge are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color:
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Broomsedge
Care of Ram's Horn and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.