Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
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Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Bull Grass
In Hindi
sasanqua
Bull Grass
In German
sasanqua
Bull Grass
In French
sasanqua
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
sasanqua
Bull Hierba
In Greek
sasanqua
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Sasankya
touro grama
In Polish
Sasankya
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Sasankya
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Camellia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Bull Grass
Season and care of Sasanqua and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Bull Grass Physical Information
Sasanqua and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Bull Grass are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Sasanqua and Bull Grass
Care of Sasanqua and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.