Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Bull Grass
English boxwood
In Hindi
Bull Grass
European boxwood
In German
Bull Grass
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Bull Herbe
Buis commun
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
boj común
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
European boxwood
In Portuguese
touro grama
Buxo
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Bull Grass
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bull Grass and English Boxwood
Season and care of Bull Grass and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and English Boxwood Physical Information
Bull Grass and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and English Boxwood are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Bull Grass and English Boxwood
Care of Bull Grass and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.