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Native Wetland Plants

Andropogon virginicus

Broomsedge

More About Broomsedge

  • Narrow clump forming warm season grass
  • Thrives in poor soils

Common in the Northeast, Andropogon virginicus, broomsedge, is a native clumping warm season grass that grows best in relatively infertile soil conditions which makes it a great choice for the dry compacted banks of stormwater basins. Growing about 4' tall in full sun, the coppery glow of Andropogon virginicus fall foliage combined with the inflorescence of the flower heads looks spectacular from afar, as well as with a fresh coating of snow.

Bloom Color

Reddish Brown

Andropogon virginicus Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Cover
• Food
• Nesting
• Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• FAC
• FACU
Plant Type
• Warm Season Grass
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fibrous Roots
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rain Garden
• Winter Persistant
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8