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
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
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, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
variegated butterbur
In German
hairawn muhly
bunte Pestwurz
In French
muhly herbe
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
muhly Grass
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Muhly Grass
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
muhly grama
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Muhly Grass
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Muhly Grass and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.