Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-7
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Deer Grass
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
हिरण घास
Japanese Camellia
In German
Deer Grass
Japanische Kamelie
In French
cerfs Herbe
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
deer Grass
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia
Care of Deer Grass and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.