Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Muhly Grass
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
hairawn muhly
In French
cerise Pepper
muhly herbe
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
muhly Grass
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
muhly grama
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass
Care of Cherry Pepper and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Pepper 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.