Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
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
10-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Tilaka
Broomsedge grass
In German
Tilapia
broomsedge Gras
In French
Tilapia
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
tilapia
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
tilaka
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
tilaka
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
tilakiem
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
tilaka
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tilaka and Broomsedge
Season and care of Tilaka and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Broomsedge Physical Information
Tilaka and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Broomsedge are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Broomsedge
Care of Tilaka and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.