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Muhlenbergia montana is a species of grass known by the common name mountain muhly. It is native to North and Central America, where it is found throughout the western United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. It can be found in several types of habitat, including grassland, rocky outcrops, and open areas. It is a perennial grass forming tufts of stems 10 to 40 centimeters tall. The flower cluster is an open array of spreading or upright branches bearing small, awned spikelets.

Plant type

Grass

Size

4 - 18 in Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Summer

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 15, 16

Site type

Open slopes, granitic rock outcrops, dry meadows

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest