Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
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, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Chile Pepper
In German
hairawn muhly
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
muhly herbe
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
muhly Grass
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
muhly grama
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper
Care of Muhly Grass and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.