Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
hairawn muhly
Trident-Ahorn
In French
muhly herbe
Trident Maple
In Spanish
muhly Grass
arce de Trident
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
muhly grama
bordo Trident
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Trident klon
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Trident Maple
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Muhly Grass and Trident Maple Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Trident Maple are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Trident Maple
Care of Muhly Grass and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.