Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Sandy areas
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Deer Grass
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Deer Grass
Blühende Kirsch
In French
cerfs Herbe
cerisier
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
floración de la cereza
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
cervos grama
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
deer Grass
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry
Care of Deer Grass and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.