Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Bidens
Muhly Grass
In German
Bidens
hairawn muhly
In French
Bidens
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Bidens
muhly Grass
In Greek
Bidens
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Bidens
muhly grama
In Polish
Bidens
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Bidens
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Bidens
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Bidens and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Bidens and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Muhly Grass
Care of Bidens and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.