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Muhly Grass
Jonquil
About Jonquil and Muhly Grass


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Grass  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean  
-  
Types
Lindheimer's muhly  
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
150  
99+
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions  
Hills, Humid climates, meadows  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10  
4-9  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3  
9-1  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  
Habit
Clump-Forming  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
7.60 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink  
Yellow, Peach  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Light Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown  
Several shades of Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown  
Light Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like  
Linear  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
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  
Spring, Late Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Salt  
Dry soil, Shallow soil  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
From bulbs, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  
In Spring
Moderate  
Less Watering  
In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
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  
Do not prune during shooting season  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug  
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Light Frost  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
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  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers  
Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Skin cleanser  
Edible Uses
No  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife  
Provides ground cover  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Leaves  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Sometimes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris  
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'  
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass  
Jonquil, Jonquilla  
In Hindi
Muhly Grass  
नरगिस (फूल)  
In German
hairawn muhly  
Narzissen  
In French
muhly herbe  
Narcissus  
In Spanish
muhly Grass  
Narcissus  
In Greek
Muhly Grass  
νάρκισσος  
In Portuguese
muhly grama  
Narcissus  
In Polish
Muhly Trawa  
Narcyz  
In Latin
Muhly Grass  
Narcissus  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  
Order
Cyperales  
Liliales  
Family
Poaceae  
Amaryllidaceae  
Genus
Muhlenbergia  
Narcissus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Monocotyledonous  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
Lilioideae  
Number of Species
40  
25  
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Properties of Muhly Grass and Jonquil

Wondering what are the properties of Muhly Grass and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Muhly Grass and Jonquil. Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Muhly Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Muhly Grass has allergic reactions like and Jonquil has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Muhly Grass and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Jonquil

Season and care of Muhly Grass and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Muhly Grass and Jonquil Physical Information

Muhly Grass and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Jonquil are as follows:

Care of Muhly Grass and Jonquil

Care of Muhly Grass and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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