Deergrass

Muhlenbergia rigens, Poaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Java Black BambooGigantochloa atroviolacea

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Sweet Shoot BambooPhyllostachys dulcis

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Granulated BoleteSuillus granulatus

Nutrient Accumulation

Thick-walled GuaduaGuadua sarcocarpa

Physical SupportShade Provision

Ghost BambooDendrocalamus minor

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

False Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon fallax

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Elliott's BluestemAndropogon gyrans

Both tall grass species compete for light and may produce allelopathic compounds affecting nearby grasses

Giant WildryeLeymus condensatus

Giant wild rye aggressive growth and large size outcompetes deergrass for space, water, and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlFire Resistant LandscapingWildlife HabitatBasketry Material

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Deergrass grow in?

Deergrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Deergrass?

Good companions for Deergrass include Java Black Bamboo, Sweet Shoot Bamboo, Granulated Bolete, Thick-walled Guadua, Ghost Bamboo.

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