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Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly

Muhlenbergia Dumosa

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Overview

Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa) is an ornamental grass with a delicate, feathery appearance, resembling bamboo. This clumping perennial features bright green, fine-textured foliage and reaches up to 6 feet tall with an equal spread. It thrives in USDA zones 7-11, preferring full sun to light shade. Requires low to moderate watering. Ideal for soft screening and adding airy texture to landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, sways gracefully in the breeze.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Type GrassClimate Arid, Subtropical
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — fine-textured foliage and reaches up to 6 feet tall with an equal spread
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — It thrives in USDA zones 7-11, preferring full sun to light shadeBamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — This clumping perennial features bright greenMuhlenbergia DumosaMuhlenbergia DumosaMuhlenbergia DumosaMuhlenbergia Dumosa+8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — fine-textured foliage and reaches up to 6 feet tall with an equal spread
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — It thrives in USDA zones 7-11, preferring full sun to light shade
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — This clumping perennial features bright green
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