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Muhly Grass Explore the xeric garden @ riverdale regional park

Scientific Name: Muhlenbergia reverchonii

Common Name: Muhly (Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass)

Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

Habit: Perennial grass.

Growth Form: A medium sized grass with thin, sometimes curling, mid-green foliage.

Mature Size: Height: 24-36" Width: 18-24"

Flowers: Blooming in early fall. It is a very showy, finely textured bright reddish-pink seed heads. In winter, the grass and seed spikes turn a lovely tawny brown.

Hardiness: Zone 5-9

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Drought Resistant / Waterwise

Soil Requirements: Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil

Other Info: Native to North America. Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Adds Texture. Should be planted in drifts of 3 or more plants to maximize its impact in the landscape.