Muhlenbergia rigida
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Purple Muhly
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 2' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Summer, 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-10B |
| Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
Moderate-growing, semi-evergreen clumping grass to 2’ tall and wide. Semi-evergreen in mild climates, this low-growing species forms a vase-shaped clump of medium-green foliage accented with dark-brownish-purple flower panicles that rise above the foliage in late-summer and fall. Well-suited as an accent or texture contrast to broadleaf shrubs and perennials, and is great for planting in mass to help control soil erosion. Tolerates 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 6” tall in late-winter to early-spring will help promote a strong re-emergence of spring foliage. Thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
