Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro'
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.
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:
In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.
Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.