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Soft Blue Stem Grass

Muhlenbergia pubescens, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Southern Sweet GrassHierochloe australis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Plume GrassErianthus ravennae
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Whorled Giant BambooGigantochloa verticillata

Tall bamboo outcompetes shorter grasses for both light and shallow root zone resources

Drooping BulrushScirpus pendulus

Drooping bulrush competes for soil moisture and light in overlapping wet-mesic habitats

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatOrnamental Grass

Common Questions

What zones does Soft Blue Stem Grass grow in?

Soft Blue Stem Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Soft Blue Stem Grass?

Good companions for Soft Blue Stem Grass include Southern Sweet Grass, Plume Grass.

Design guilds with Soft Blue Stem Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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