Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
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Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Switchgrass
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Deers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Biofuel
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
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Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
PANICUM
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Panicum
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
panikom
In German
hairawn muhly
panikom
In French
muhly herbe
panikom
In Spanish
muhly Grass
panikom
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Panicum
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Panicum
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Panicum
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Panicum
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Panicum Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Panicum are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Panicum flower color: Indigo
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Care of Muhly Grass and Panicum
Care of Muhly Grass and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.