Muhly Grasses
.. excellent drought and heat tolerances, interesting textures, and in some cases attractive flowers ..
Serves as good native substitutes for exotic grasses
excellent drought and heat tolerances, interesting textures, and in some cases attractive flowers
| Exposure | Sun, Partial Sun |
| Details | Perennial, grasses |
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Height | 2-5ft |
| Width | 3-6ft |
| Yearly Pruning | Freshen them up by cutting them back in late winter before they start growing again |
Plants can be pruned back to within a few inches of the soil
The canopy is topped by 8- to 18-inch long narrow flower panicles that open with a hint of purple/red, turning silver/white to gray/white as they mature, and eventually light brown or gray/brown as seeds ripen from summer to fall.
Plants are semi-evergreen in warmer parts of the state, whereas in colder areas the foliage dies back to near-ground level each winter, he said.
Foliage is typically 3- to 4-feet tall with flower stalks extending an additional foot above the foliage. Plants typically spread around 18 inches and are not aggressive growers like pampas grass.
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