Muhlenbergia pubescens

Also Known As

Soft Blue Mexican Muhly
Soft Muhly

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'
W: 18'

planting zones

9a-11

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Muhlenbergia pubescens plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia pubescens

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 18 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia pubescens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft blue Mexican muhly. A remarkably beautiful mounding grass to 18 inches with muted, steel-blue foliage covered by soft, velvety hairs. The weeping habit adds to the grace of its character, as do the pale lilac-colored flowers that form in September and rise 2-3' above the leaves before drying to a warm buff color. The ten-year old plants in our garden have held their delicate character without an annual shearing. Best in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun or light shade. The foliage will blush reddish-purple in cold temperatures. Hardy to 20F. Central Mexico.