Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow'
Muhly Autumn Glow
Description
Narrow light green leaves form a dense mound 5' . Tall spikes of light yellow flowers appear during the fall months. Very adaptable, tolerates full sun to almost full shade and most soil types. Good for retention basins or periodic flooding. Native to Texas and New Mexico.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
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
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
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.