Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro' |
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Bull Grass El Toro |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.