Water Wise Plants
Muhlenbergia dubia
Pronunciation
muh-len-BER-jee-ah DOO-bee-uh
Common Name
Pine Muhly
Plant Type
Grass
Mature Size
2 ft. to 3 ft. wide and tall with plumes rising 4 ft. to 5 ft.
Water Requirements
Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet
Sun/Shade Requirements
Full sun
Wildlife
Flower Color
No flowers
Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips
Muhlenbergia dubia from the southwest U.S. is a favorite grass for the summer dry garden. It looks very similar to the more common Muhlenbergia rigens (deer grass), but it is a third of its size. That makes this plant a better choice for pots and small spaces.
Like most grasses Muhlenbergia dubia really shines in the fall when its graceful leaves add movement and texture to the garden. PADG notes: Every spring, older growth is raked out to encourage new green leaves. Every three years, the plant is sheared down the ground. No other maintenance is done for this plant.
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