Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
  
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
Forest edges, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
9-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
10-9
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Purple, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Purple, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
  
Unknown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Hay fever
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
FUCHSIA triphylla
  
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
  
Fuchsia
  
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
  
फ्यूशिया
  
In German
hairawn muhly
  
Fuchsie
  
In French
muhly herbe
  
Fuchsia
  
In Spanish
muhly Grass
  
Fucsia
  
In Greek
Muhly Grass
  
φουξία
  
In Portuguese
muhly grama
  
Fúcsia
  
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
  
Fuksja
  
In Latin
Muhly Grass
  
Fuchsia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Muhlenbergia
  
Fuchsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Fuchsia
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Fuchsia Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Fuchsia are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Fuchsia
Care of Muhly Grass and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.