Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
houseleek
Muhly Grass
In German
Hauswurz
hairawn muhly
In French
joubarbe
muhly herbe
In Spanish
houseleek
muhly Grass
In Greek
houseleek
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
houseleek
muhly grama
In Polish
houseleek
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Houseleek and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Houseleek and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Muhly Grass
Care of Houseleek and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.