Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
White Fir
In German
hairawn muhly
White Fir
In French
muhly herbe
White Fir
In Spanish
muhly Grass
White Fir
In Greek
Muhly Grass
White Fir
In Portuguese
muhly grama
White Fir
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Jodła
In Latin
Muhly Grass
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and White Fir
Season and care of Muhly Grass and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Muhly Grass and White Fir Physical Information
Muhly Grass and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and White Fir are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Muhly Grass and White Fir
Care of Muhly Grass and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.