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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 textured creating soft billowy effect. Spreads slowly by underground stems. Mod.-ample water but well drained. Cut back spring when it begins growing & divide every 3-4 years. Evergreen in Phoenix. Rocky canyons below 4000' S. Ariz. Erosion control.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.