Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
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
Echium pininana
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
tropical environments
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
8-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
No
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, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Broomsedge grass
In German
Baum Aciam
broomsedge Gras
In French
Arbre ACIAM
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Tree Echium and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Broomsedge. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Broomsedge
Season and care of Tree Echium and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Broomsedge season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Broomsedge Physical Information
Tree Echium and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Tree Echium and Broomsedge
Care of Tree Echium and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.