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Muhlenbergia palmeri
Also Known As
- Muhlenbergia dubioides
- Southwest Muhly
- Weeping Muhly
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Muhlenbergia palmeri plant details
Muhlenbergia palmeri is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall chocolate flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia palmeri
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia palmeri
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
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Gardening facts about Muhlenbergia palmeri plant
How to Grow Muhlenbergia palmeri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6b-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular
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