Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
slash pine
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Muhly Grass
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
hairawn muhly
In French
slash pine
muhly herbe
In Spanish
pino slash
muhly Grass
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
pinho barra
muhly grama
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Slash Pine and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Slash Pine and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Muhly Grass
Care of Slash Pine and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done 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 Slash Pine 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.