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Muhlenbergia dubia (Pine muhly)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Muhlenbergia dubia
Other names
Pine muhly
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Species
M. dubia - M. dubia is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass with linear, upright to arching, grey-green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, linear panicles of purple flower spikelets quickly turning cream with age.
Muhlenbergia dubia is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia dubia (Pine muhly) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. May be deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Muhlenbergia dubia
Other names
Pine muhly
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Species
M. dubia - M. dubia is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass with linear, upright to arching, grey-green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, linear panicles of purple flower spikelets quickly turning cream with age.
Native to
Mexico, Southwestern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia dubia (Pine muhly) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. May be deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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