Muhlenbergia rigens
$1.58 – $8.50
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Deergrass
A large evergreen bunchgrass grows 3’ tall and 3’ wide– easy to grow, even without summer water. Space 4’0″ apart.
This robust grass grows fast and will normally grow to a mature size in a season or two. It will also help to control erosion due to its extensive root system.
It was commonly used for making baskets by local Native Americans.
Remove old leaves to keep a clean look. Landscape uses: Accent, mixed border, provides interesting grassland texture.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40O, Stub-O, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, Stub, StubS-o |
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| Ecological Value | The young shoots are browsed by a variety of animals. Deergrass’s dense stands and extensive roots act as a biofilter effective for herbicide, pesticide and particulate removal and breakdown |
| Historical Uses | It was commonly used for making baskets by local Native Americans. |
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| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | between 0 and 7000 feet |
| Habitat | Sandy to gravely places, canyons, stream bottoms. |
