Big Muhly
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri is a 2-5 ft. tall perennial bunchgrass with delicate foliage and a fountain-like form. Its seedheads are silvery in color.
This grass is native to the Edwards Plateau of central Texas, extending south to northern Mexico. Known as Big Muhly or Lindheimer's Muhly, it has gained popularity since the 1980s as an elegant, large-scale specimen grass suitable for use as a screen. It can serve as a soft-textured alternative to introduced Pampas grass, which reaches a similar size. Within its natural range, its blue-green leaves and lacy autumn panicles add beauty to live oak (Quercus fusiformis) savannahs and limestone outcrops.
The foliage remains throughout the winter, although most will be dormant. It is advisable not to cut back during the cold months, as recovery may be slow. To maintain a tidy appearance, remove old flower stalks when they become brittle and groom the plant with a leaf rake to eliminate dead leaves.
Height: 2’-5'
Spread: 2’-5'
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas & Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
