Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Muhly Grass
In German
rosa Ipe
hairawn muhly
In French
rose Ipe
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
muhly Grass
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
muhly grama
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass
Care of Pink Ipe and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.