Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Bull Grass
In German
Fullers Karde
Bull Grass
In French
Cardère à foulon
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
touro grama
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Bull Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Chloridoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Bull Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and 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. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.