Bull Grass. Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Grass Family ( Poaceae ), Bull Grass. Also called: El Toro Muhly Grass. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. NOTE: We do not have photos, but we at least wanted to have a description of this plant. An evergreen clumping grass with blue-green foliage to about 2-3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. In the fall, it will grow with loose spikes with dark purple flowers rising above the foliage, which dry to a brown - tan color in the winter. Very drought tolerant. Plant in full sun or part shade in well drained soil for best results. It is hardy to 0� F. in (USDA Zone 7). Native to rocky slopes in oak woodlands from Arizona to Texas south into Mexico. Nurseries sell it as; "El Toro" or El Toro Muhly Grass. Quick Notes: Height: Up to 2 feet to 3 feet high and 4 feet wide. Flowers: Its flowers are arranged in panicles with dark purple flowers rising above the foliage. Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona. During the Summer Rainy Season (July - mid September), and again in the Fall (October - November) . Seeds: Its fruits are caryopses. Leaves: The leaves of Muhlenbergia emersleyi are simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite of one another. They are linear with entire margins.. Found: The USDA claims it is native to the USA (AZ, NC, NM, TX). Also found in Northern Mexico in northern Sonora, northern Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, & Zacatecas. Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Elevation: Native at 3,500 to 6,500 feet. Will grow just about anywhere in Arizona. Habitat: It grows well in Cactus Potting Soil. It grows best in rocky, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist. It needs good drainage and aeration. Grows native in rocky slopes in oak woodlands. Miscellaneous:

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