Muhlenbergia dumosa
Bamboo Muhly
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
Medium
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.