Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
China
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Deer Grass
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
हिरण घास
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Deer Grass
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
cerfs Herbe
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
deer Grass
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Deer Grass and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.