Muhlenbergia rigens

$1.58 – $8.50

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Deergrass

A large evergreen bunchgrass grows 3’ tall and 3’ wide– easy to grow, even without summer water. Space 4’0″ apart.

This robust grass grows fast and will normally grow to a mature size in a season or two. It will also help to control erosion due to its extensive root system.

It was commonly used for making baskets by local Native Americans.

Remove old leaves to keep a clean look. Landscape uses: Accent, mixed border, provides interesting grassland texture.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

 

Container

D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40O, Stub-O, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, Stub, StubS-o
Ecological Value

The young shoots are browsed by a variety of animals. Deergrass’s dense stands and extensive roots act as a biofilter effective for herbicide, pesticide and particulate removal and breakdown
Historical Uses

It was commonly used for making baskets by local Native Americans.
Communities
Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

between 0 and 7000 feet
Habitat

Sandy to gravely places, canyons, stream bottoms.

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