Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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
Not Available
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
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Quercus
Broomsedge grass
In German
Quercus
broomsedge Gras
In French
Quercus
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Quercus
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Quercus
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Quercus
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Quercus
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Quercus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Oak and Broomsedge
Season and care of Water Oak and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Broomsedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Broomsedge Physical Information
Water Oak and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Broomsedge are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Broomsedge
Care of Water Oak and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.