Undaunted® ruby muhly is a warm season grass that develops well-behaved clumps of fine-textured, soft green foliage that endure heat, drought and even periods of excess moisture. From mid-summer to early fall, it is covered in clouds of reddish mauve flower spikes that gradually mature to tawny brown and remain attractive throughout the winter. Use en masse for an outstanding display or as a specimen in combination with companions.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Fine Texture
Recommended Spacing:
1½' to 2'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Features
From mid-summer to early fall, it is covered in clouds of reddish mauve flower spikes that gradually mature to tawny brown and remain attractive throughout the winter.
Landscape Value
Use en masse for an outstanding display or as a specimen alongside companions.
Care
Watering:
Undaunted® Ruby Muhly is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Undaunted® Ruby Muhly is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Undaunted® Ruby Muhly should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
