Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Beetles
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
टाइगर लिली
In German
hairawn muhly
Tiger Lily
In French
muhly herbe
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
muhly Grass
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily
Care of Muhly Grass and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.