Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
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
2-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, 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
Edible
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Triticale
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
triticale
Broomsedge grass
In German
Triticale
broomsedge Gras
In French
triticale
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
triticale
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
triticale
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
pszenżyto
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Triticum
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Cyperales
Genus
Triticosecale
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Triticale and Broomsedge
Season and care of Triticale and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Broomsedge Physical Information
Triticale and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Broomsedge are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Broomsedge
Care of Triticale and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.