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Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow' (Lindheimer's muhly 'Autumn Glow')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow'
Other names
Lindheimer's muhly 'Autumn Glow', Big muhly 'Autumn Glow', Lindheimer muhly 'Autumn Glow', Blue muhlygrass 'Autumn Glow', Blue muhly 'Autumn Glow', Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Leni'
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Variety or Cultivar
'Autumn Glow' _ 'Autumn Glow' is a clump-forming, densely tufted, semi-evergreen, perennial grass with linear, grey-green leaves and, in autumn, upright stems bearing pale yellow flower spikelets that mature pale brown.
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-yellow, Pale-brown 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
Can be left unmanaged, cut back to 30cm in spring or raked hard in spring to remove old leaves and flowers.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow' (Lindheimer's muhly 'Autumn Glow') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter. Will be deciduous in areas with colder winters. Mulch in winter in cold areas. Drought and heat tolerant.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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 lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow'
Other names
Lindheimer's muhly 'Autumn Glow', Big muhly 'Autumn Glow', Lindheimer muhly 'Autumn Glow', Blue muhlygrass 'Autumn Glow', Blue muhly 'Autumn Glow', Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Leni'
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Variety or Cultivar
'Autumn Glow' _ 'Autumn Glow' is a clump-forming, densely tufted, semi-evergreen, perennial grass with linear, grey-green leaves and, in autumn, upright stems bearing pale yellow flower spikelets that mature pale brown.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Pale-brown 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
Can be left unmanaged, cut back to 30cm in spring or raked hard in spring to remove old leaves and flowers.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow' (Lindheimer's muhly 'Autumn Glow') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter. Will be deciduous in areas with colder winters. Mulch in winter in cold areas. Drought and heat tolerant.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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, Zone 6
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