Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Southwestern United States
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-11
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
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
हिरण घास
In German
hairawn muhly
Deer Grass
In French
muhly herbe
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Muhly Grass
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
muhly grama
cervos grama
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Muhly Grass
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Deer Grass
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Deer Grass Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Muhly Grass and Deer Grass
Care of Muhly Grass and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.