Pink Muhly
Muhlenbergia rigens is deer grass, not pink muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris). These details describe M. rigens, a Southwestern native bunchgrass with arching foliage and tall, slender flower spikes. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; provides wildlife shelter, erosion control, and movement in the landscape. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root […]
Purple Fountain Grass #1
A warm-season ornamental grass with arching burgundy foliage and soft, rosy-purple flower plumes that add movement and contrast to Phoenix gardens. Special Features Heat tolerant; moderately drought tolerant once established; colorful foliage and graceful plumes. ‘Rubrum’ generally produces little or no viable seed, unlike invasive green fountain grass. Problems & Solutions Frost damage: cut browned […]
Regal Mist
A clumping ornamental grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘Lenca’, prized for airy clouds of rosy-pink flowers above fine-textured green foliage. Special Features Showy pink flower clouds; heat and drought tolerant once established; generally deer resistant; provides cover and seeds for wildlife. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause crown or root rot; improve drainage and avoid overwatering. […]
Blue Muhly Grass
A large, clumping ornamental grass native to Texas and northern Mexico, with arching blue-gray foliage and tall, airy flower spikes. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; deer resistant; provides movement, texture, and seed for birds. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excessive irrigation can cause root rot. Remove dead foliage in late winter; if badly […]
Buddha’s Belly Bamboo
A clumping bamboo with arching leafy canes that can develop swollen, belly-like internodes. The characteristic bulges are most pronounced in root-restricted or mildly stressed plants; freely growing landscape plants often have straight canes. Special Features Distinctive swollen canes; non-running, clumping growth; attractive foliage and useful screening. Especially suitable for containers and bonsai-style training. Problems & […]
Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Graceful, clumping bamboo native to Mexico, with slender, arching canes and narrow leaves that create a soft, weeping appearance. Special Features Non-running, clumping growth; fine-textured foliage; graceful movement in breezes; useful as a soft privacy screen. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat, dry wind, and insufficient water can cause leaf curl and brown tips; provide deep […]