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Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium

Muhly Grass
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About Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Grass

Origin

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

Types

it is a type of geranium
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

5025
0 40000
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Habitat

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Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

38.10 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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

Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium
Muhly Grass

In German

Zonal Pelargonie
hairawn muhly

In French

Géranium zonal
muhly herbe

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium
muhly Grass

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium
muhly grama

In Polish

strefowe Geranium
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Zonal Geranium
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Geraniales
Cyperales

Family

Geraniaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Geranium
Muhlenbergia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

42240
1 27800
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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass

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

Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral

  • Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass

Care of Zonal Geranium and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.