Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Myristica fragrans
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Nutmeg
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
जायफल
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Muskatnuss
Pfeifengras
In French
noix de muscade
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
nuez moscada
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
purple moor-grass
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
nutmeg
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Molinia Caerulea season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Nutmeg and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.