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Arizona Muhly

Muhlenbergia dumosa, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silver BluestemAndropogon saccharoides
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse PlantWind Protection
Incense BambooPhyllostachys atrovaginata
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Spider GrassAristida ternipes
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Many-flowered RushJuncus polyanthemos

Arizona muhly's bunching growth and root competition interfere with many-flowered rush establishment

Beyrich ThreeawnAristida beyrichiana

Beyrich threeawn produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit Arizona muhly establishment in desert grasslands

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlDrought ToleranceOrnamentalWildlife Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Arizona Muhly grow in?

Arizona Muhly grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Arizona Muhly?

Good companions for Arizona Muhly include Silver Bluestem, Incense Bamboo, Spider Grass.

Design guilds with Arizona Muhly and see companion relationships visually.

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