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Mountain Muhly

Muhlenbergia montana, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pointed Broom SedgeCarex scoparia
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Sun-loving SedgeCarex inops subsp. heliophila
Wind ProtectionNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Indonesian Clumping BambooSchizostachyum brachycladum

Indonesian clumping bamboo competes with mountain muhly for light and nutrients

Altai FescueFestuca altaica

Mountain grasses compete for limited alpine soil resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlNative RestorationDrought LandscapingWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Muhly grow in?

Mountain Muhly grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Muhly?

Good companions for Mountain Muhly include Pointed Broom Sedge, Sun-loving Sedge.

Design guilds with Mountain Muhly and see companion relationships visually.

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