Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Bush Muhly, Muhlenbergia rigida

Bush Muhly, Muhlenbergia rigida Photos Taken: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. April 19, 2008.

Bush Muhly Muhlenbergia rigida	Bush Muhly Muhlenbergia rigida

Bush Muhly Muhlenbergia rigida, Grass Family: ( Poaceae ) ( Gramineae ), Bush Muhly: Also called; Nashville, Metcalf Muhly, Metcalfe's Muhly, Purple Muhly. Bush Muhly is a small, low-growing, clump forming grass, with narrow green blades, growing to about 2 feet tall and wide. It has fine-textured light green foliage that becomes dormant in the winter. In the late summer and fall it sends up beautiful purple-tan spikes that dry to a wheat color. It is hardy to about 0° F. Cut back in early spring. It is native to southwest U.S. and northern Mexico Height: Up To 2 feet tall. With a 2 foot spread. Flowers: Light lavender. Blooming Time: November to January. Leaves: Narrow green blades. Found: Native to southeastern Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and northern Mexico. Elevation: 0 - 3,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy desert soils, hot, sunny areas, good drainage, to 3,800 feet. Miscellaneous: . Great xeriscape plant. Photos Taken: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. April 19, 2008.