Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
not available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Muhly Grass
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
hairawn muhly
In French
Red Chokeberry
muhly herbe
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
muhly Grass
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
muhly grama
In Polish
Red aronii
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
arbutifolia
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Aronia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass
Care of Red Chokeberry and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Chokeberry 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.
