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Muhlenbergia dumosa

Also Known As

Bamboo Muhly Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Muhlenbergia dumosa plant details

Muhlenbergia dumosa is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia dumosa

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia dumosa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light airy stems, 4-6’ tall, dressed in light green foliage wave and dance in the breeze. Clumps of fluffy green clouds are 3’- 4’ wide and resemble a wispy bamboo! In fall winter, lavender pink hued flowers on tips give it a new look. Living garden art, both architectural and dynamic...mass in the background in warm climates or feature as a fine specimen in a pot in colder areas (easily cut back and over wintered indoors). USDA Z8b-10

By: Secret Garden Growers

Noted for its extraordinary fine texture and striking resemblance to bamboo, this warm season grass conveys a lighthearted grace. Delicately branched, upright and arching supple stems and thin light green leaves define the billowy mass that forms a noninvasive clump, preferring occasional water while enduring deer, heat and drought. Stirring in just about any breeze, the evergreen Bamboo Muhly hails from Arizona and southern Mexico, produces insignificant pale pink flowers and is destined to become an airy counterpoint to Yucca 'Garland's Gold's bold blades or where winter's are cold, an ethereal container subject.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Grossly underplanted in our opinion, this handsome muhly forms delicate thickets of fine-textured foliage and is strongly reminiscent of bamboo. The leaves and flower clusters are held on slender, woody stems to 6' and possess a graceful, billowing habit. Useful as an accent, in containers or as a feathery screen between perennial beds, bamboo muhly grows best in well-drained, fertile soil. Plants are surprisingly heat and drought tolerant. Southern Arizona, Northern Mexico.

By: Native Sons

Appearing to be on the cusp of whether it's a bamboo or grass this clumping grass with woody stems and fine foliage makes a remarkable container specimen. 4 ft tall.