Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Deer Grass
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
हिरण घास
Mexican primrose
In German
Deer Grass
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
cerfs Herbe
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
deer Grass
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Deer Grass and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Deer Grass and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Deer Grass and Mexican primrose
Care of Deer Grass and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.