Muhlenbergia rigens Edible Plants growing slowly -- 1

growing slowly -- 1

Slowly spreads in part shade to shade where moisture is consistent

These offspring of the famed "Monte" from Lance Wright's Portland OR

Mid-summer flowers are nodding and white

Muhlenbergia rigens Edible Plants growing slowly -- 1Native to the southwestern United States, this dense, evergreen grass forms clumps of upright foliage, to 2 ft tall, with late summer early fall flowers of white turning br standing above on stems to 3. 5 ft tall. A nice presence in the dry garden. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Needs little summer water once established. Tolerant of occasional summer irrigation in well drained soils. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7. DEER GRASS Poaceae