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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh) (Info)
Species: dumosa (doo-MO-suh) (Info)

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Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
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 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °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
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Agaveguy On May 19, 2009, Agaveguy from San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

I disagree with the bloom color being magenta. Straw would be my choice. And I have never seen any fall color here. It's green year around except when loaded with flowers or seeds and becomes more straw-colored.

Regional...

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

Hereford, Arizona
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Archer, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miccosukee Cpo, Florida
Palm Beach, Florida
Valparaiso, Florida
Abita Springs, Louisiana
Opelousas, Louisiana
Austin, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
San Antonio, Texas (2 reports)
Spring Branch, Texas



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