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Muhlenbergia rigens

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh) (Info)
Species: rigens (RIG-ens) (Info)

Synonym:Epicampes rigens
Synonym:Muhlenbergia marshii
Synonym:Muhlenbergia mundula

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Nov 27, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Deer Grass, Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens is native to Texas and other States.

Positive Chuck1260 On Mar 26, 2005, Chuck1260 from Arroyo Grande, CA wrote:

Fast growing California bunch grass. It gets about 2 feet tall and the plumes are another two feet above that. It is quite spectacular. Can be grown as a specimen or multiples. Very low maintenance, only need to cut it back once a year before the new growth starts. Does not seem to be as demanding with respect to drainage as many other natives. Water efficient. This is a very good grass.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Arroyo Grande, California
Berkeley, California
Knights Landing, California
San Jose, California
Watsonville, California
Winton, California
Arlington, Texas



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