Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Japan
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Narrow sedge
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Bull Grass
Sedge
In Hindi
Bull Grass
evergold Sedge
In German
Bull Grass
Evergold Segge
In French
Bull Herbe
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
touro grama
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Bull Grass
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge
Care of Bull Grass and Evergold Sedge 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 Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.