Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles
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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Bull Grass
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Muhly Grass
In German
Bull Grass
hairawn muhly
In French
Bull Herbe
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
muhly Grass
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
touro grama
muhly grama
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Bull Grass
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Bull Grass and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bull Grass and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Bull Grass and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bull Grass and Muhly Grass
Care of Bull Grass and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.