Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Spanish Bluebell
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Bluebell plant
Muhly Grass
In German
Endymion Pflanze
hairawn muhly
In French
plante Bluebell
muhly herbe
In Spanish
planta Bluebell
muhly Grass
In Greek
φυτό Bluebell
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
planta Bluebell
muhly grama
In Polish
Bluebell roślin
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Bluebell herba
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bluebell and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Bluebell and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebell and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebell season is Spring and Muhly Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Bluebell is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebell and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Bluebell and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebell and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
Bluebell leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bluebell and Muhly Grass
Care of Bluebell and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bluebell 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.
