Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
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
Habitat
-
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
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
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Geranium
Muhlenbergia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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.