Muhlenbergia Species, Deer Grass, Deergrass, Deer Muhly, Meadow Muhly

Muhlenbergiarigens

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh)
Species
rigens (RIG-ens)
Synonym
Epicampes rigens
Muhlenbergia marshii
Muhlenbergia mundula
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Amesti, California

Arroyo Grande, California

Berkeley, California

Corralitos, California

Elkhorn, California

Interlaken, California

Knights Landing, California

Pajaro, California

San Jose, California

Watsonville, California

Winton, California

Las Vegas, Nevada

Arlington, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | February 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Being native to this area, deergrass does wonderfully in my garden. It is such a forgiving plant and fills a large ar...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Deer Grass, Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens is native to Texas and other States.

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Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | positive

Fast growing California bunch grass. It gets about 2 feet tall and the plumes are another two feet above that. It is quite spectacular. ...Read More

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