Muhlenbergia rigens

deergrass
CA native deer grass pushes wiry flower wands above semi-evergreen pale foliage summer into winter. Beautiful, hardy, easy.
height 2–5
width 2–3ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Heat, Pots, Salt
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 SW USA
california
native
Yes
sunset
zones
6–16, 18–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

A hard shearing every few years in winter will rejuvenate the clump and keep it looking fresh.

Special Interest

Five foot flower spikes during summer.