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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Fall |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Muhlenbergia emersleyi (Bull Grass) - An evergreen clumping grass with blue-green foliage to about 2-3 feet tall and wide, smaller and more dense than Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) with slightly wider leaves. In fall appear the loose spikes with dark purple flowers rising above the foliage. Very drought tolerant. Plant in full sun or part shade in well drained soil. It is hardy to 0° F. (USDA Zone 7). This beautiful grass is native to rocky slopes in oak woodlands from Arizona to Texas south into Mexico.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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