Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Bull Grass
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Cardinal Flower
In German
Bull Grass
Cardinal Flower
In French
Bull Herbe
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
touro grama
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Bull Grass
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardinal Flower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower
Care of Bull Grass and Cardinal Flower 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 Cardinal Flower 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 Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.