Overview
Muhlenbergia rigens is a tufted grass like in the genus Muhlenbergia, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Muhlenbergia rigens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, prairie planting, low maintenance, banks and slopes and cut flowers.
About
Muhlenbergia rigens is a tufted, evergreen grass cultivar from the genus Muhlenbergia, which includes ornamental grasses native to dry and semi-dry regions of the Southern United States and Mexico. This grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, making it suitable for exposed or sheltered sites. It is hardy in the UK (H4) and is ideal for coastal areas, gravel gardens, patios, prairie planting, and banks or slopes. Its season of interest spans spring through autumn, and it can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
About the genus
Muhlenbergia is a genus of plants in the grass family.
Wikipedia contributors, "Muhlenbergia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Muhlenbergia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Muhlenbergia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Muhlenbergia rigens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Muhlenbergia rigens
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Muhlenbergia rigens?
Muhlenbergia rigens prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muhlenbergia rigens need?
Muhlenbergia rigens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Muhlenbergia rigens hardy in the UK?
Muhlenbergia rigens has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Muhlenbergia rigens?
Seed, Division in spring.