Muhlenbergia dumosa

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Muhlenbergia dumosa

Bamboo Muhly

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Clumping grass grows to mature size of 6' tall by 5' wide. Easy to control grass that is drought tolerant, cold tolerant & accepts full sun. Flowering plumes appear fall/winter with purple spikes rising above the foliage. Leaves are chartreuse & fine t

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

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

Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.