Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Grass
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Muhly Grass
In German
Missouri Primel
hairawn muhly
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
muhly herbe
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
muhly Grass
In Greek
Missouri primrose
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
muhly grama
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass
Care of Missouri Primrose and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose 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.