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Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro'

Bull Grass El Toro

Plant photo of: Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro'
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Grass forms a 3' tall rosette. Leaves are blue-green and very fine. Does equally well in full sun or part shade. It is slow to establish. Native to Arizona and Texas.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.