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
  
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
  
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
  
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
8-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
LILIUM
  
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
  
Lily
  
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
  
लिली
  
In German
hairawn muhly
  
Lilie
  
In French
muhly herbe
  
Lis
  
In Spanish
muhly Grass
  
Lirio
  
In Greek
Muhly Grass
  
Κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
muhly grama
  
Lírio
  
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
  
Lilia
  
In Latin
Muhly Grass
  
lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Muhlenbergia
  
Lilium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lilieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily
Care of Muhly Grass and Trumpet Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.