Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Muhly Grass
In German
indische Malve
hairawn muhly
In French
Mallow indienne
muhly herbe
In Spanish
malva india
muhly Grass
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
muhly grama
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
vitifolium
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Abutilon
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass
Care of Indian Mallow and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Mallow 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.