Muhlenbergia rigens

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Price:  £4.50 Notify me when this item is available Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference Family:  Poaceae Main Season:  Summer Flower Colour:  Brown Leaf Colour:  Green Foliage:  Deciduous Position:  Sun Soil Type:  Dry, well drained Height:  60cm to 90cm (2' to 3') Peat Free?  Yes Hardiness Guide:  RHS H5 minimum -10C to -15C Pot Size:  9cm Availability:      None available at present. View our Pot Size guide:

Clumps of delicate arching, narrow, leaves and more upright narrow arching summer flowers to potentially 90cm but often shorter here. Well drained soil in full sun.

The Muhlenbergias are not that well known to gardeners in the UK but they are well worth trying in the warmer parts where they will flower and grow better than they will in colder areas.  You will see sizes quoted that are often over-optimistic if my experience is anything to go by, so don't be put off by thinking that Muhlenbergia rigens is going to get to 1.5m or more. Here in Norfolk 45-60cm is typical!

From the southern USA and Mexico.