Bamboo Muhly
Muhlenbergia dumosa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Grass |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-4' × 4-5' |
| Flowering Season | January-May |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 5 °F |
| Leaf Description | Narrow, lime green |
| Fruit | Inconspicuous. |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-6000 ft. |
| Description | This unique species resembles a bamboo grove in miniature, with numerous stems arising from the dense root system. The foliage is a light green and grows thickly and looks feathery from a distance, and these patches are stunning when blown by the wind. Inflorescence takes on a light pink tone and granivorous (seed eating) birds are attracted to bamboo muhly as a hood plant. Generally found growing on rocky cliff edges or boulder piles in grasslands and oak woodlands, this species will do well in a variety of soil types and exposures in cultivation. |
