Muhlenbergia reverchonii (Seep Muhly 'Rosy')

Also called Rose Muhly. Seep Muhly is a heat and drought-tolerant, warm season perennial bunch grass. It has attractive foliage and fall seed plumes. Seed plumes and foliage turn tawny brown in the winter. Seep Muhly resembles a less pink, slightly smaller, inland version of Gulf Muhly. It can tolerate heavier clay soils than most muhly grasses and can handle wet conditions a bit better than Gulf Muhly. 'Rosy' nativar is a compact selection of Seep Muhly. AT A GLANCE Texas native Nativar Water use Medium Sun exposure Full sun Bloom time Summer, fall Mature height 1.5-2 ft Mature spread 1.5-2 ft Erosion control Yes Deer resistant Yes DISTRIBUTION MAPS USDA MAP BONAP MAP Present in state Present in county and native Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare, native in county Previously present, now extinct Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)