Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Bull Grass
Red Currant
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Red Currant
In German
Bull Grass
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Bull Herbe
Groseille
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Grosella
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
touro grama
Groselha
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Bull Grass
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bull Grass and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Bull Grass and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Bull Grass and Red Currant. Bull Grass doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Bull Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bull Grass and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Red Currant
Season and care of Bull Grass and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and Red Currant Physical Information
Bull Grass and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Red Currant are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Bull Grass and Red Currant
Care of Bull Grass and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.