Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, 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
Apply N-P-K
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Muhly Grass
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
hairawn muhly
In French
arbre de papillon
muhly herbe
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
muhly Grass
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
muhly grama
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Bauhinia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass
Care of Butterfly Tree and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Butterfly Tree 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.