Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Mediterranean
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs
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
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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Lavandula Stoechas
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Spanish Lavender
In German
hairawn muhly
Spanish Lavender
In French
muhly herbe
Spanish Lavender
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Spanish Lavender
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Spanish Lavender
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Spanish Lavender
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Spanish Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender
Care of Muhly Grass and Spanish Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spanish Lavender 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 Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.