Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
not available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Vinca
In German
hairawn muhly
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
muhly herbe
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Muhly Grass and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.