Grass, Deer Muhly
Muhlenbergia rigens
Deer grass forms dense upright mounds with slender silver-tan flower spikes. Southwest native that thrives on Texas heat, sun, and lean soils.
Landscape use
Mass plantings, dry streambeds, meadow edges, and architectural clumps.
Care
Full sun, low water. Cut back in late winter. Extremely drought tough once established. Avoid constant irrigation.