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Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'

Purple Muhly

Plant photo of: Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A small low-growing grass to 2'. Fine textured light green foliage going completely dormant in winter even in low desert. Late summer and fall, sends up purple tan spikes that dry to wheat.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.