Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southwestern United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate 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
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Circular cordate
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Deer Grass
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
हिरण घास
काली मिर्च
In German
Deer Grass
Pfeffer
In French
cerfs Herbe
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
deer Grass
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Black pepper
Season and care of Deer Grass and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Black pepper Physical Information
Deer Grass and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Black pepper
Care of Deer Grass and Black pepper 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 pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.