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Bull Grass

Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Poaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mesa DropseedSporobolus flexuosus
Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation
Nealley's DropseedSporobolus nealleyi
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Forked Three-awn GrassAristida basiramea
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican MuhlyMuhlenbergia mexicana

Congeneric Muhlenbergia species have similar ecological niches leading to strong competitive interactions

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatOrnamentalSlope Stabilization

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Bull Grass grow in?

Bull Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bull Grass?

Good companions for Bull Grass include Mesa Dropseed, Nealley's Dropseed, Forked Three-awn Grass.

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