Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Africa
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Hydrangea
In German
hairawn muhly
Hortensie
In French
muhly herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Hortensia
In Greek
Muhly Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Hortênsia
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean
Care of Muhly Grass and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.