Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sericea
ID:
881595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) P.M.Peterson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 41: 167 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880930

Common Names

  • Muhly Grass
  • Deer Grass
  • Hairawn Muhly

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Description

Muhlenbergia sericea (also called silky muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, fluffy, pinkish-purple flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia sericea is an ornamental grass commonly used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia sericea has small, silky, pink-tinged flowers that appear in late summer. Its seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Muhlenbergia sericea

Muhlenbergia sericea is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Muhlenbergia sericea FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Muhlenbergia sericea?

Muhlenbergia sericea prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Muhlenbergia sericea?

Muhlenbergia sericea can be propagated by seed or division.

What type of light does Muhlenbergia sericea prefer?

Muhlenbergia sericea prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Muhlenbergia genus

Muhlenbergia aguascalientensis, Muhlenbergia alamosae, Muhlenbergia andina, Muhlenbergia angustata, Muhlenbergia annua, Muhlenbergia appressa, Muhlenbergia arenacea, Muhlenbergia arenicola, Muhlenbergia argentea, Muhlenbergia arizonica, Muhlenbergia arsenei, Muhlenbergia articulata, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Muhlenbergia atacamensis, Muhlenbergia aurea, Muhlenbergia beyrichiana, Muhlenbergia biloba, Muhlenbergia brandegeei, Muhlenbergia brevifolia, Muhlenbergia breviligula, Muhlenbergia brevis, Muhlenbergia breviseta, Muhlenbergia brevivaginata, Muhlenbergia bushii, Muhlenbergia californica, Muhlenbergia capillaris, Muhlenbergia capillipes, Muhlenbergia caxamarcensis, Muhlenbergia ciliata, Muhlenbergia coerulea, Muhlenbergia crispiseta, Muhlenbergia cualensis, Muhlenbergia curtifolia, Muhlenbergia curtisetosa, Muhlenbergia curviaristata, Muhlenbergia cuspidata, Muhlenbergia decumbens, Muhlenbergia depauperata, Muhlenbergia distans, Muhlenbergia distichophylla, Muhlenbergia diversiglumis, Muhlenbergia dubia, Muhlenbergia dumosa, Muhlenbergia durangensis, Muhlenbergia duthieana, Muhlenbergia elongata, Muhlenbergia eludens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Muhlenbergia eriophylla, Muhlenbergia expansa,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1135074-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].