Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Canary Islands
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Parrot's Beak
In German
hairawn muhly
Papageienschnabel
In French
muhly herbe
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Pico de loro
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak
Care of Muhly Grass and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.