Botanic Garden >> Gardening > >> Garden Articles >> About Garden

Bamboo Muhly: Fluffy Texture for Xeriscape Gardens

Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa)

Fluffy, lacy flower plumes and fern-like leaves give Bamboo Muhly a unique texture. Its upright arching form creates a soft background in xeriscape gardens or a striking specimen in large containers.

Growing Requirements

Full Sun
Low Moisture Low
Height Height: 3 – 5 feet
Spread Spread: 2 – 4 feet

About Garden: Bamboo Furniture: The Rapidly Renewable Design Star; Bamboo Fencing: Sustainable, Stylish, and Surprisingly Durable; Bamboo Bonsai: Fast-Growing 'Lucky Bamboo' for All Skill Levels; Bamboo Massage: Deep Relief with Ancient Roots; Bamboo Muhly Grass: Graceful Texture for Southern Gardens; Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa); Oh My! 24" Tree Rose: Deep Velvety Red Floribunda; Oh My! Rose (36″ Standard): Deep Velvety Red Floribunda Clusters; Oh My! Rose: Deep Velvety Red Blooms on Dark Foliage; Cotoneaster: Rugged Ground Covers with Berries for Birds

Garden Articles

Flowering Bamboo Decline: Revival Options Limited

Propagating Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena) from Stem Cuttings

Buying Bamboo Seeds: Caution and Climate Advice

Fast Privacy Screen on a Budget – Bamboo in Containers

Eradicating Invasive Bamboo in Northern Virginia

Bamboo 'Gulf Stream Heavenly': Red New Growth, Fall Color, Pest Free

Plum Passion® Heavenly Bamboo: Deep Purplish-Red New Growth

Plants

Pogonatherum 'Monica' Care: The 'Bamboo' That's Actually a Grass

Eliminating Insects in Lucky Bamboo Water

Choosing a Reliable Indoor Palm for Bright Light

Lucky Bamboo Propagation: From Water Culture to Soil and Cuttings

Propagating Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena): Simple Water Rooting with Rooting Hormone

Organic Methods to Control Invasive Bamboo in Your Yard

Bamboo Palm (Reed Palm): NASA-Approved Air Cleaner for Low Light