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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Tan |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Muhlenbergia dubia (Pine Muhly) - A dense evergreen clump forming grass with upright foliage to 24 inches and erect narrow cream aging to tan colored flower spikes to 3 1/2 feet tall in late summer and fall. This grass comes from elevations of 3,300-5,000 ft in the Chihuahuan desert from eastern Arizona, New Mexico, South Texas and northern Mexico. It similar but about half the size of California Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) and as such is more usable in smaller gardens. Plant in full sun in fairly well drained soil. Little supplemental irrigation required but can handle more regular irrigation if soil drains well. Hardy to USDA Zone 7 (0-10 F°). Apparently it is rarely browsed by deer.
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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