Common Names: Broomsedge
Scientific Name: Andropogon virginicus
 
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Size: Typically grows to a height of 3-6 ft., forming dense clumps.
Bloom Color: Reddish to Purple, or golden orange
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
 
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
 
Ecological Benefits
Broomsedge stabilizes gritty and eroded soils since they thrive in sunny areas with poor soils. Broomsedge is a favorite for native bees and ground-nesting birds such as Quail since the grass offers reliable shelter and nesting material. Butterfly Weed, having similar growing preferences, pairs well as an understory companion plant for the grass.