Lindheimer's Muhly: Upright Blue-Gray Foliage with Purplish Plumes

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri (Lindheimer's Muhly)

This beautiful warm-season grass produces attractive, pale purplish-gray plumes in autumn and goes dormant in the cold season. It forms a neat, upright clump with fine blue-gray foliage.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Muhlenbergias create textural drama enhanced by deeply colored flowers. Some make exceptional specimens; all are great en masse in borders, meadows, and native gardens. Most species native to Mexico, Asia, and the U.S.

Growing Conditions & Care

Muhlenbergias thrive in full sun or partial shade in average, moist, but well-drained soil. Most are tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils.

Propagation

Divide plants or sow seeds in spring.

Quick Reference

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Fall
• Flower Color: Purple
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Suitable as Annual, Waterside
• Style: Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Summer
• Tolerance: Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
• Type: Grasses