Mountain Muhly
Muhlenbergia montana
Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Muhlenbergia
- Species:
- Muhlenbergia montana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in mountainous regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds may be stripped by hand or may use a sandpaper block and rasp for cleaning. Multiple collection locations and dates are noted, including Beaver Meadow Picnic, Beaver Meadow Trailhead, Alluvial Fan, MPCG, and Upper Beaver Meadows.
Source: npn.rngr.net