Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Bull Grass
In German
Amur Schilf
Bull Grass
In French
Amur silvergrass
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
touro grama
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Miscanthus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Bull Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Bull Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.