Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Echium pininana
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
tropical environments
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Muhly Grass
In German
Baum Aciam
hairawn muhly
In French
Arbre ACIAM
muhly herbe
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
muhly Grass
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
muhly grama
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Echium
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Muhly Grass. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Muhly Grass season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Tree Echium and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass
Care of Tree Echium and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.