Muhlenbergia rigens |
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Deer Grass |
Description
The deer grass is a warm season perennial that forms dense clumps from the base. The spike-like flower stalks grows 2'-3' tall; this grass has striking foundation form. The deer grass is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.