Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Sandy areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Deer Grass
Red Currant
In Hindi
हिरण घास
Red Currant
In German
Deer Grass
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
cerfs Herbe
Groseille
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Grosella
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Groselha
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
deer Grass
red RIBES
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Red Currant
Season and care of Deer Grass and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Deer Grass and Red Currant Physical Information
Deer Grass and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Red Currant
Care of Deer Grass and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.