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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
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
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
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
hairawn muhly
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
muhly herbe
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Muhly Grass and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.