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Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass

Market price from $2.50 to $8.30

Muhlenbergia rigans is an impressive specimen fondly named Deer Grass. This warm-season perennial exudes both charm and resilience, standing tall throughout the year with its mounds of fine-textured, grey-green blades reaching up to 5 feet in both height and width. Come late summer and fall, Deer Grass commands attention as it carries aloft feathery stalks of silver-white inflorescences, further heightening its visual appeal. Notably adaptable, this California native basks in full sun and exhibits outstanding drought tolerance, with low to moderate water needs. Renowned for its allure to birds and butterflies while still resisting deer, Deer Grass is a perfect blend of beauty, resilience, and functionality. It is an ideal choice for xeriscaping and adapting to different soil conditions, making it uncomplicated to maintain and a valued addition to any garden design or native habitat restoration project.

  • Size: Up to 5 feet tall with similar spread
  • Flowers: Feathery stalks of silver-white inflorescences
  • Foliage: Fine-textured, grey-green blades
  • Water usage: Low to moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Wildlife: Attracts birds and butterflies, yet resists deer
  • Commonly purchased with Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer Grass)

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