Hairy Muhly

Muhlenbergia villiflora

Hairy Muhly

Chase, Agnes; Hitchcock, A. S.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Muhlenbergia
Species:
Muhlenbergia villiflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

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 arid and semi-arid regions