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
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
देवदार
In German
hairawn muhly
Deodar Cedar
In French
muhly herbe
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
Muhly Grass
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Cedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Abietoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar
Care of Muhly Grass and Deodar Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.