Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow green, Brown
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
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
Subulate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Bull Grass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Umbrella Plant
In German
Bull Grass
Dach-Anlage
In French
Bull Herbe
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
touro grama
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Bull Trawa
parasol roślin
In Latin
Bull Grass
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bull Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Bull Grass and Umbrella 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 Umbrella Sedge pruning is done 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.