Muhlenbergia dumosa
Bamboo Muhly
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.