Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
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Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bull Grass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Bull Grass
In German
QUICKSTICK
Bull Grass
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Bull Hierba
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
QuickStick
touro grama
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Quickstick
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bull Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bull Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Bull Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bull Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Bull Grass
Care of Quickstick and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.