Muhlenbergia dubia

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 18"
W: 30"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Muhlenbergia dubia plant details

Muhlenbergia dubia is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia dubia

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia dubia

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small-scale architectural gem celebrates a finely cut impeccably shaped green mound. Half the size of its taller relative, Muhlenbergia rigens, Pine Muhly's dense mostly evergreen clump of upright narrow cylindrical blades bolsters slim purple-tinged plumes, which blanch to almond shades on rigid, 2 to 3 ft. tall skinny stems. Roaming the higher altitudes of the Chihuahuan desert in west Texas, New Mexico and northern Mexico, Muhlenbergia dubia is undaunted by heat and drought, enjoys sharply drained sites and brings untold elegance to a patio vessel, mass planting or a tight spot.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Like a small sized version of M. rigens “California Deer Grass,” this little grass is perfect for smaller gardens and containers! Has the same fabulous architectural “fireworks” effect given off by the blooming spikes. Evergreen foliage is 18” tall with arching fountain flower spikes to 3’. Elegant & showy. Native to the Southwest U.S., give it well-drained soil. Looks great combined with coarser textured plants like Agaves & Aloes.