Muhlenbergia reverchonii 'Undaunted' is a tough ornamental grass prized for its fine textured blue green foliage and dramatic clouds of pinkish red seed heads. It forms a tidy clump that holds up well through winter offering four season interest and durability.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor and rocky sites
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Highly deer resistant
Native Status
This selection is a cultivar of Muhlenbergia reverchonii, native to the south central United States including Texas and Oklahoma.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- Provides seeds for small birds such as goldfinches and towhees and offers shelter for overwintering insect larvae which birds may forage.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart for a full massing effect and maximum late season bloom display.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for xeriscapes, dry meadows, sunny slopes, and contemporary landscapes where low input plants with high visual impact are needed.
Companion Plants
- Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage) - Offers vibrant blooms and similar drought resistance for southwestern garden themes.
- Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) - Matches Muhly’s airy form and adds continuous movement and flowers.
- Agastache cana (Texas Hummingbird Mint) - Brings fragrance and tubular blooms that support pollinators in hot, dry climates.
- Penstemon pinifolius (Pineleaf Beardtongue) - Offers fine texture and fire toned blooms that echo Muhly’s seed heads.
- Oenothera speciosa (Pink Evening Primrose) - Spreads through dry soil with low growing pink flowers beneath the taller grass plumes.