Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
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Lindheimer’s Muhly
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 6-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7A-11 |
| Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
Moderate-growing, clumping ornamental grass to 3-4’ tall and wide. This attractive, semi-evergreen species features narrow, arching blue-green foliage accented with flower panicles that emerge in fall with an attractive purple tinge, to eventually mature to an ivory white, before giving way to its tan-colored seed heads that persist into winter. Well-suited in rock gardens, pond areas, as an accent, border or mass-planted groundcover, as well as making a good container or planter specimen.
Tolerates coastal conditions and a wide variety of soil types (provided they’re well-drained) and though this species can survive on little water once established, a more robust specimen is achieved with regular watering. Pruning to about 1’ tall in late-winter will help promote a strong re-emergence of spring foliage. Thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
