Muhly
Muhlenbergia macroura
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Mexico
Juan Cruzado Cortés,University of Notre Dame,Cary, Merritt, 1880-1918 United States. Bureau of Biological Survey,Bailey, James A Colorado State University U. S. Bureau of Land Management. Denver Service Center,Vasey, George, 1822-1893,Mahgoub, Elfatih Eltagi,Patton, David R. cn,Vasey, George, 1822-1893,Jones, Marcus E.,Jones, Marcus E, (Marcus Eugene. 1852-1934,Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Muhlenbergia
- Species:
- Muhlenbergia macroura
- USDA Symbol:
- MUMA4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan, bronze
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire; adapted to periodic burning in montane grasslands.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Light aids germination; surface sow and do not cover seeds deeply.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI