Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Types
Not available
  
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
  
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
  
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
  
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
  
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
  
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
  
Bull Grass
  
In Hindi
Gayfeather
  
Bull Grass
  
In German
Gayfeather
  
Bull Grass
  
In French
Gayfeather
  
Bull Herbe
  
In Spanish
Gayfeather
  
Bull Hierba
  
In Greek
Gayfeather
  
Δελτίο Grass
  
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
  
touro grama
  
In Polish
Gayfeather
  
Bull Trawa
  
In Latin
Gayfeather
  
Bull Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Liatris
  
Muhlenbergia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Eupatorieae
  
Eragrostideae
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Chloridoideae
  
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Bull Grass
Season and care of Gayfeather and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Bull Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Gayfeather and Bull Grass Physical Information
Gayfeather and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Bull Grass are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Gayfeather and Bull Grass
Care of Gayfeather and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Gayfeather 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.