Deer grass  
Common Name Deergrass
Latin Name Muhlenbergia rigens
Native Habitat Mojave and Chihuahuan Deserts from 2,500 to 7,000 feet
Soil Dry, decomposed granite, sand, limestone, clay loam low in organic content, well drained
Water None to twice per month in summer
Height X Width Maximum 5 X 5 feet, usual 3 feet to 4 feet
Protective Mechanism None
Leaves Blue-green, khaki when dormant
Garden Suitability Thornless, Songbird
Ornamental Value Lacy flowers in spring, clump grass
Nature Value Bees use flowers, seeds eaten by birds
Native American Uses Basketry
Links  
    Images and data http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Muhlenbergia_rigens.html
    Images and data http://www.plantstogo.com/plantdescriptions/muhlenbergiarigens.htm
    Images and data http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Poaceae/Muhlenbergia_rigens.html
    Data http://www.theodorepayne.org/gallery/pages/M/muhlenbergia_rigens.htm
    Nursery, images and data http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/446.htm
    Distribution map http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MURI2
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