Deer Grass
Muhlenbergia rigens
Heat and drought tolerant, this hardy native grass displays stiff, narrow purple spikes above the mounding foliage. A compact alternative to Pampas Grass without the sharp leaf edges and aggressive reseeding. Beautiful in mass plantings and effective erosion control. An essential for the native and wild garden for habitat.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Dense clumping foliage 3 ft. tall and wide; 5 ft. tall in bloom. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3613 |
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Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering after establishment. Prune off or rake out dead foliage before new foliage emerges.
Heat and drought tolerant, this hardy native grass displays stiff, narrow purple spikes above the mounding foliage. A compact alternative to Pampas Grass without the sharp leaf edges and aggressive reseeding. Beautiful in mass plantings and effective erosion control. An essential for the native and wild garden for habitat.
Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering after establishment. Prune off or rake out dead foliage before new foliage emerges.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Dense clumping foliage 3 ft. tall and wide; 5 ft. tall in bloom. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3613 |
