Deer Grass makes a softer compact alternative to larger Miscanthus. The grey green blades of this water-wise carefree native (southwestern US) can be used for basketry. Not an aggressive seeder, good for your garden bed as well as for holding a dry bank.
General Information:
Muhlenbergias are clump-forming grasses. Stems begin to arch outward as summer progresses producing a weeping habit. Narrow purple to yellow spikes rise above the foliage in September/October. Foliage turns buff colored in fall.
Plant Care:
Tolerant of drought, heat and poor soils. Can be divided in spring. Does not produce runners. Shear in late winter before new growth appears in spring if desired.
