Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
North-Central United States
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
White Spruce
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
hairawn muhly
Weiß-Fichte
In French
muhly herbe
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Picea glauca
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Picea glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Muhly Grass and Black Hills Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Hills Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
