All
|
Trees
|
Shrubs
|
Ground Covers
|
Vines
|
Bamboo
|
Grass
|
Corms
|
Ferns
|
Annuals
|
Perennials
|
Rhizomes
|
Bulbs
|
Palms
|
Tubers
|
Gingers
Andropogon virginicus/Broomsedge
A meadow of broomsedge
View Image (Full)
A meadow of broomsedge
2007-2020 © OnlinePlantGuide.com All Rights Reserved. Information and images may not be reused without written consent.
Scientific Name:
Andropogon virginicus
Common Name:
Broomsedge
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Determine Your Zone
Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
to 1 foot
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Yellow, Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Considered a noxious weed in pastures and some farm land. Pioneer women made house brooms from this plant. When seen growing in large masses, usually a sign that soil is poor and nutrient depleted.