Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
China
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Gardenia
Common Name
Bull Grass
Gardenia
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Gardenia
In German
Bull Grass
Gardenie
In French
Bull Herbe
Gardénia
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Gardenia
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
touro grama
gardênia
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Gardenia
In Latin
Bull Grass
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Gardenia
Season and care of Bull Grass and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Bull Grass and Gardenia Physical Information
Bull Grass and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Gardenia are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bull Grass and Gardenia
Care of Bull Grass and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.