Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Bull Grass
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Ayers Pear
In German
Bull Grass
Ayers Birne
In French
Bull Herbe
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Ayers pera
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
touro grama
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Bull Grass
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Bull Grass and Ayers Pear. Bull Grass doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Bull Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bull Grass and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Bull Grass and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear
Care of Bull Grass and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
