lindheimer's muhly
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 5 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Light grey-green to light blue-green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline (pH>7.2)
Garden uses
Notes
Lindheimer's muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a grass for borders, specimens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. It forms a fountain-like clump of fine, blue-green leaves with silvery seedheads that add soft texture in autumn. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Birds also use the leaves as nesting material.
Pairs well with Blazing star, Blue grama, and Bush honeysuckle.
Native range
TX.