Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
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
Shady Edge, 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
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Alaska fern
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
Broomsedge grass
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
broomsedge Gras
In French
Soft Shield Fern
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Andropogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.