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Muhlenbergia dumosa
Muhlenbergia dumosa is an attractive grass native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico. It resembles a delicate bamboo with its 4-6 feet tall, light, airy stems and bright-green foliage. During late fall and winter, the foliage tips are adorned with tiny flowers, giving the plant a pale pinkish-green hue. Despite being rhizomatous, it spreads slowly and can be easily managed. It thrives in full sun and requires occasional watering, as it is drought-tolerant but looks more lush with some water.
In its natural habitat, Muhlenbergia dumosa grows on rocky slopes, canyon ledges, and cliffs in oak-pine and thorn-scrub forests and open prairies. It can be found at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 feet in southern Arizona to southern Mexico, covering areas from southern Baja California and Sonora to Jalisco and the Chihuahuan Desert region.
Height: 4’-6’
Spread: 3’-5’
Bloom: October-January
Light: Full Sun, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southwestern U.S. & Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
