Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southwestern United States
Types
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Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Pepperwort
हिरण घास
In German
Pepperwort
Deer Grass
In French
Pepperwort
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Pepperwort
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
cervos grama
In Polish
Pepperwort
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Pepperwort
deer Grass
Phylum
Charophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Properties of Pepperwort and Deer Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Deer Grass? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Deer Grass. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Deer Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Deer Grass 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 Pepperwort and Deer Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Deer Grass
Season and care of Pepperwort and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Deer Grass Physical Information
Pepperwort and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Deer Grass
Care of Pepperwort and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.