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
Korea
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Spores, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 after flowering, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Pods
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
ABIES koreana
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Fir, Korean Fir
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Abies koreana
In German
hairawn muhly
Korea-Tanne
In French
muhly herbe
Sapin de Corée
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Abies koreana
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Abies koreana
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Abies koreana
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Abies koreana
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Abies koreana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Korean Fir
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Korean Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Korean Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Korean Fir Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Korean Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Korean Fir are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
- Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Korean Fir
Care of Muhly Grass and Korean Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.