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Muhly Grass
Muhly Grass

Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium



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About Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tender Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
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Types

Lindheimer's muhly
it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

2550
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3
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Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm38.10 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

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
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ladybug beetles
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Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Pink Muhly Grass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Muhly Grass
Zonal Geranium

In German

hairawn muhly
Zonal Pelargonie

In French

muhly herbe
Géranium zonal

In Spanish

muhly Grass
Zonal Geranium

In Greek

Muhly Grass
διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

muhly grama
zonal Geranium

In Polish

Muhly Trawa
strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Muhly Grass
Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Geraniales

Family

Poaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Muhlenbergia
Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

40422
1 27800
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Properties of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium. Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Muhly Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Muhly Grass has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium

Season and care of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.

Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral

  • Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium

Care of Muhly Grass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.