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Nashville Muhly, Purple Muhly, Metcalfe's Muhly
Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville'

Southwestern Native. Clumping ornamental grass. Rounded habit. Bright green, narrow foliage. Narrow, purple-tan flower spikes. Mature to golden-brown as seeds set. Turns partially or fully yellow in winter. For best look cut down to around 3 to 5 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring. May brown out in summer if given insufficient water.

  • Plant type: Ornamental Grass
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 1–3 Feet
  • Width range: 1–3 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple, Brown
  • Flower season: Summer, Autumn
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn, Winter
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained
  • Native location: Arizona, New Mexico Texas, Northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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