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Muhlenbergia Species, Bush Muhly, Porter's Muhly

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh)

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Synonym

Podosemum porteri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Muhlenbergia Species, Bush Muhly, Porter's Muhly

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