Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southwestern United States
Types
Red Grape, Catawba grape
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Gold, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Asthma, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestion problems, Kidney problems, Migraines
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VITIS 'Campbell Early'
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Purple Grape
Deer Grass
In Hindi
बैंगनी अंगूर के पौधे
हिरण घास
In German
Lila Traubenpflanze
Deer Grass
In French
usine de raisin pourpre
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
plantas de uva morada
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Μωβ εργοστάσιο σταφυλιών
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
planta uva roxa
cervos grama
In Polish
Purpurowy roślin winogron
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Uva herba
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Purple Grape and Deer Grass
Season and care of Purple Grape and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Grape and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Grape season is Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Grape is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Grape and Deer Grass Physical Information
Purple Grape and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Grape height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Grape and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Purple Grape and Deer Grass
Care of Purple Grape and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Grape 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 Purple Grape 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.