species 5,954 observations
Deergrass
Muhlenbergia rigens
Field notes
Supports All
15
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Green Cutworm Moth, Range Caterpillar Moth, Snow's Skipper
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Sharp-headed Sharpshooter, Large-headed Grasshopper, Texas Range Grasshopper
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Lesser Goldfinch, Monarch, Silver Garden Orbweaver, Gray Bird Grasshopper
7
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.