Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Medium
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
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, 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
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Bull Grass
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Wild Bergamot
In German
Bull Grass
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Bull Herbe
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
touro grama
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Bull Grass
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Monarda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot
Care of Bull Grass and Wild Bergamot 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 Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.