Muhly Grasses

Texas Tough Meets Timeless Grace

Muhly grasses are celebrated for fine texture, low water needs combined with high sun tolerances, and dramatic fall blooms. Perfectly suited to Austin’s climate, these ornamental natives and adaptive selections bring four-season interest, graceful movement, and wildlife-friendly structure to waterwise gardens. Create bold mass plantings, soften modern hardscapes, or add height to a native bed. A Muhly grass variety will fit your vision. Drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant, Muhly brings reliable fuss-free texture and elegance to Austin landscapes.

Top Performing Muhly Varieties in Central Texas

• Bamboo: Airy, bamboo-like grass with graceful texture; works well for informal screening or soft hedging. Mature Size: 4-6ft H, 3-5ft W
• Big: Robust, clump-forming grass with blue-green foliage and soft, reddish-purple fall plumes. Mature Size: 3-5ft H, 3-4ft W
• Deer: Texas native with narrow, upright foliage and fine, tan fall blooms; tough and deer-resistant. Mature Size: 2-3ft H, 2-3ft W
• Gulf: Iconic fall-blooming grass with vivid pink, cloud-like plumes; ideal for massing or accents. Can be grown in containers. Tolerates some shade but blooms compromised. Designated Texas Superstar! Mature Size: 3-4ft H, 3-4ft W
• Lindheimer’s: Upright native with blue-green foliage and airy silver plumes; adds strong vertical texture. Designated Texas Superstar! Mature Size: 4-5ft H, 3-4ft W
• Pine: Dense and compact with fine, needle-like foliage and subtle fall flowers; ideal for small spaces. Mature Size: 1.5-2ft H, 1.5-2ft W
• Seep: Compact and fine-textured with reddish-pink fall blooms; excellent for rocky soils and smaller spaces. Mature Size: 2-3ft H, 2-3ft W
• White Cloud: Elegant white plumes glow in fall; great contrast with darker grasses or foliage. Mature Size: 3-4ft H, 3-4ft W

Care

Water: Low once established     Soil: Somewhat lean and should be well drained

Prune back to 4–6 inches in late winter (Jan–Feb) before new growth emerges. Come by Leaf Landscape Supply today and get you Muhly shade!