Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Damp shores, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
10-5
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
occasional watering once established, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Red Hot Poker
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Red Hot Poker
In German
hairawn muhly
Red Hot Poker
In French
muhly herbe
Red Hot Poker
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Red Hot Poker
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Red Hot Poker
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Red Hot Pôquer
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Red Hot Poker
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Hot Rubrum Poker
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Hot Poker season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker
Care of Muhly Grass and Red Hot Poker include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Hot Poker 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 Red Hot Poker needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.