Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia wrightii
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Common Name: Spike Muhly  
Plant photo of: Muhlenbergia wrightii
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Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Spike muhly forms clumps of erect, wiry stems rising 8 to 24 inches from a hard crown. Perennial clumps can be 1 to 2 feet in diameter. The seed head is spike-like, emerging June and July, and is yellow. Leaves are narrow and light green. Grows about 2 feet tall and wide. Also called Wright's muhly.