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Muhlenbergia dumosa

Bamboo Muhly

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

The clumping grass grows to mature size of 6' tall by 5' wide. It is an easy to control grass that is drought tolerant, cold tolerant and accepts full sun. Flowering plumes appear fall and winter with purple spikes rising above the foliage. Leaves are chartreuse, fine and textured, creating a soft billowy effect. It spreads slowly by underground stems. It needs moderate to ample water but well drained soil. Cut back during spring when it begins growing; divide every 3-4 years.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height 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

Moderate

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.