Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Deer Grass
Clove
In German
Deer Grass
Nelke
In French
cerfs Herbe
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Clavo
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
cervos grama
dente de alho
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Ząbek
In Latin
deer Grass
Castanea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Syzygium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Clove
Season and care of Deer Grass and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Clove season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Clove Physical Information
Deer Grass and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Clove are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Deer Grass and Clove
Care of Deer Grass and Clove 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 Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.