Andropogon virginicus | Broomsedge. Originated in … Eastern US | Various
Andropogon virginicus belongs to the plant family POACE and Genus Andropogon This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Andropogon virginicus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Andropogon virginicus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Andropogon virginicus broomsedge is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The aerial parts of Andropogon virginicus have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Broomsedge including chartreuse, brass-gold and yellow. Fabrics dyed with these plant parts include wool and cotton. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum and chrome.
The Aerial parts of Andropogon virginicus can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … chartreuse,brass-gold,yellow
Androsace chamaejasme | | Flower
Androsace lactiflora | | Various
Androsace septentrionalis | | Various
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.