Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
हिरण घास
In German
Texas Redbud
Deer Grass
In French
Texas Redbud
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
cervos grama
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Texas Redbud
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cercis
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Deer Grass
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Deer Grass Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Deer Grass are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Deer Grass
Care of Texas Redbud and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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.