Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia rigens
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Common Name: Deer Grass  
Plant photo of: Muhlenbergia rigens
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Information by: Kathleen Moore
Photographer: Susan Frommer/MSN
  • Description

  • Notes

Mounding grass that grows quickly to 4' x 4'. Leaves are medium green and turns tan in fall. Tall flower spikes appear in fall they start out green and dry to tan. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Very frost tolerant. This is a versatile grass with lush foliage and interesting flowers. Great for softening a landscape. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.