Muhlenbergia dubia (Pine Muhly) - A dense evergreen clump-forming grass with upright foliage to 24 to 36 inches. The numerous semi-erect straight and narrow spikes with cream, aging-to-tan-colored flower, radiate outward in a symmetrical dome shape pattern to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide in late summer and fall.

A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem.

Pine Muhly. This little known grass is a perfect petite alternative to Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) or Big Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) when space is limited. The green leaves are stiff and upright, providing the tidy formal look of Big Muhly, while the flowers are narrow tan rods similar to those of Deer Grass.

Muhly Grasses are some of the most beautiful native grasses. They deliver a powerful combination for modern landscapes: drought tolerance and eye-catching good looks. And they grow just as easily in inhospitable areas as in well-tended gardens. The most well-known, Pink Muhly, can stop traffic when in bloom.

M. dubia (pine muhly) is a dense, upright grass with narrow spikes turning golden in the fall. Muhly’s wispy, fine foliage works well en masse in meadowlands, borders, and native gardens. Muhlenbergia is not picky about soil, water, or heat, and after it …

There are 180 species of Muhlenbergia with the greatest number native to the southwestern United States and Mexico; there are also native species in Canada, Central and South America and in Asia. Found on slopes, along draws and on ridgetop, occasionally on limestone soils from 5,000-7,500 ft. in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and south into Mexico.

Flowers are narrow tan rods similar to Muhlenbergia rigens. Great choice for mass planting in medians or narrow planting areas where space is limited. Native to elevations from 3300-5000 ft in Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas and Northern Mexico. Needs good drainage.

Pine Muhly is a mounding grass forming compact, evergreen clumps of slender grey-green foliage that bloom with erect spikes of cream-colored inflorescences in late summer and fall. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil with occasional irrigation.

A half size version of the popular deer grass, Muhlenbergia rigens, with many of its attributes - only smaller. Evergreen foliage 12 - 18 inches tall. Narrow flower spikes on erect stems to 3 ft. tall. Adaptable, plant in full sun to light shade, little to moderate summer water. Heat and drought tolerant. Deer resistant too.