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Lindheimer's Muhly

Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri

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Overview

Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a perennial grass native to Texas. This ornamental grass features fine blue-green foliage, reaching 2-3 feet tall with plume-like flower stalks extending up to 5 feet in fall. It's drought-resistant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils. Ideal for mass plantings, it adds texture and movement to gardens, and its silvery inflorescences provide stunning visual interest from late summer through winter. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 7–10
Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri) — Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a perennial grass native to Texas

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae

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Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri) — Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a perennial grass native to Texas

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