Sorrel

Muhly Grass

About Sorrel and Muhly Grass

Sorrel

Muhly Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Grass

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

-25

0 40000

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obcordate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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, Apply N-P-K

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS articulata

MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

sorrel

Muhly Grass

In German

Sauerampfer

hairawn muhly

In French

oseille

muhly herbe

In Spanish

alazán

muhly Grass

In Greek

οξαλίδα

Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

alazão

muhly grama

In Polish

szczaw

Muhly Trawa

In Latin

varii,

Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Cyperales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Oxalis

Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

90040

1 27800

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Properties of Sorrel and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Muhly Grass. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Muhly Grass has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sorrel and Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sorrel and Muhly Grass

Season and care of Sorrel and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sorrel and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Sorrel and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Muhly Grass are as follows:

Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sorrel and Muhly Grass

Care of Sorrel and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel 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.