Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Deer Grass
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
हिरण घास
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Deer Grass
Crapemyrtle
In French
cerfs Herbe
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
deer Grass
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Deer Grass and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.