Grass - Broom Beard

Broomsedge ( Andropogon virginicus ) is a native, warm-season perennial bunchgrass that acts as an ecological indicator, thriving in poor, acidic soils. Notable for its vibrant reddish-orange winter color and historical use in broom-making, it also provides critical wildlife habitat, though it can become a persistent weed in pasture lands. Read more at NC State Extension plants.ces.ncsu.edu.