Bamboo Muhly
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Fluffy, lacy texture to the flowers and fern-like leaves offer unique textural opportunities. The upright arching form makes a soft background in xeriscape gardens. Spot into landscape as single specimen or create exciting effects in large containers.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 3 to 6 ft. tall, clumping 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | North American Native, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Brown |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3487 |
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Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering after establishment. Prune off or rake out dead foliage before new foliage emerges.
Fluffy, lacy texture to the flowers and fern-like leaves offer unique textural opportunities. The upright arching form makes a soft background in xeriscape gardens. Spot into landscape as single specimen or create exciting effects in large containers.
Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering after establishment. Prune off or rake out dead foliage before new foliage emerges.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 3 to 6 ft. tall, clumping 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | North American Native, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Brown |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3487 |
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