Xeriscape Plants

Plants listed here are found in the Riverfront Park Demonstration Garden along the Apple Capital Loop Trail in Wenatchee. Numbers refer to plant identification markers in the garden. Click on photos to enlarge and for more plant details.

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Photo of Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass

Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia reverchonii)

Plant type Ornamental Grass
Flower color Soft pink
Flower season spring to Summer
Plant size 18” H x 12” W
Hardiness -10 degrees
Light preference Full sun
Winterizing instructions Cut back in late-winter or early-spring before new growth appears. Cut back to 3 to 12 inches depending on the total height of the grass.
Additional comments : A clumping ornamental grass. Garden standout with showy, finely textured bright reddish-pink seed heads. Should be planted in drifts of 3 or more to maximize its impact on the landscape. May re-seed.
Tag number
in xeriscape garden
G-2