Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
not available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Cold Regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Muhly Grass
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
hairawn muhly
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
muhly Grass
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
muhly grama
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.