Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Lindheimer’s muhly grass pushes purple flowerstalks above semi-evergreen greyish foliage in fall-winter. Beautiful, hardy, easy.
height 2–5
width 3–6ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Heat, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 0F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Texas, USA
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 6–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This grass will die back in winter in harsh climates, but is semi-deciduous in coastal California.
Leave the older dead leaves, cut them back to a foot from the ground in winter, or rake them out in late spring. This plant is always attractive and looks graceful even when unmaintained.
Can reseed in the garden, but is not considered weedy.

Special Interest

Five to six foot tall soft dreamy flower spikes arrive in late fall into winter. They begin purple and then fade to grey.