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Erect tufts of Muhlenbergia dubia stand out in a meadow.

Muhlenbergia dubia

Pine Muhly

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Description

Muhlenbergia dubia is widely praised for its dependable gray green foliage in meadow settings. Its tidy gray foliage grows to 3 feet in dense clumps. The silvery gray slender flowers are showy and neat on the plant from summer to fall. It is drought-tolerant and grows in a wide variety of soils. Best in full sun. Plant from plugs 2-3 feet on center. Pine Muhly is best in dry summer climates and would need excellent drainage in the Pacific Northwest.

General Details

Plant Type

Grass, Poaceae

Native Region

Southwestern USA

Seasonality

Warm-season, evergreen

Height

2-3 feet

Width

2-3 feet

Alternate Names

N/a

Aesthetic Form

Landscaping Value

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Foliage

Straight and narrow gray-green foliage

Flower Form

Cream flower spieks turn tan in the winter

Bloom Cycle

Summer to fall

Growth Habits

Clumping

Plant Pairings

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Care & Maintenance

Watering Needs

Low, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Preferences

Wide adaptability from sand to clay

Sun Exposure

Full sun

Winter Heartiness

0° F, USDA zones 7-9

Desert Adaptability

No Available Information

Costal Adaptability

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