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
China, Japan
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Not Applicable
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, 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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'sea green'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Sea green Juniper
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
hairawn muhly
chinesische Wacholder
In French
muhly herbe
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
muhly Grass
enebro chino
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
muhly grama
zimbro chinês
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Green Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Green Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Green Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sea Green Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Green Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Sea Green Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper
Care of Muhly Grass and Sea Green Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sea Green Juniper 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 Sea Green Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.