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Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'

Purple Muhly

Plant photo of: Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A small low-growing grass to 2'. Fine textured light green foliage going completely dormant in winter even in low desert. Late summer and fall, sends up purple tan spikes that dry to wheat.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.