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Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'
Purple Muhly
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
A small low-growing grass to 2'. Fine textured light green foliage going completely dormant in winter even in low desert. Late summer and fall, sends up purple tan spikes that dry to wheat.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.