Overview

Muhlenbergia emersleyi is a tufted grass like in the genus Muhlenbergia, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Muhlenbergia emersleyi grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal sites, containers, gravel gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes and cut flowers.

About

Muhlenbergia emersleyi, commonly known as bull grass, is a tufted evergreen grass cultivar from the genus Muhlenbergia, which originates from dry and semi-dry regions of the Southern United States and Mexico. This ornamental grass thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, making it suitable for exposed, south-facing sites. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is well-suited for coastal sites, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and containers. Its season of interest spans spring through autumn, and it can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

About the genus

Muhlenbergia is a genus of plants in the grass family.

Wikipedia contributors, "Muhlenbergia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Muhlenbergia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Muhlenbergia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Muhlenbergia emersleyi size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Grass Like

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Coastal sites, Containers, Gravel gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Muhlenbergia emersleyi

Propagation

Seed, Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions