Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Orange, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
हिरण घास
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Deer Grass
In French
Chincherinchee
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
cervos grama
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Chincherinchee
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Deer Grass
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Deer Grass Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Deer Grass are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Deer Grass
Care of Chincherinchee and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.