Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In German
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In French
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pink muhly grass
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
pink muhly grass
In Latin
Quickstick
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pink Muhly Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Quickstick and Pink Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Muhly Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.