Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
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Habitat
Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Birds
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Deer Grass
Black Currant
In Hindi
हिरण घास
Black Currant
In German
Deer Grass
Black Currant
In French
cerfs Herbe
groseille noire
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
negro Grosella
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
cervos grama
groselha-preta
In Polish
Deer Trawa
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
deer Grass
nigrum currants
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Black Currant
Season and care of Deer Grass and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Black Currant Physical Information
Deer Grass and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Black Currant are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Black Currant
Care of Deer Grass and Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.