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Muhlenbergia capillaris (Lam.) Trin.
hairawn muhly
MUCA2

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (N), PR (N)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator FACU-, FACW+
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Summer
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat
C:N Ratio Medium
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous Yes
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Red
Flower Conspicuous Yes
Foliage Color Yellow-Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Moderate
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Purple
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Bunch
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 3.00
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Short
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Medium
CaCO3 Tolerance Low
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Low
Fire Tolerance High
Frost Free Days, Minimum 120
Hedge Tolerance
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5.80
pH, Maximum 6.80
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 11000
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 18000
Precipitation, Minimum 30
Precipitation, Maximum 90
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 9
Salinity Tolerance High
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) 7
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Fall
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Fall
Fruit/Seed Period End Winter
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod No
Propagated by Sprigs Yes
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1400000
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Medium
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product Yes
Palatable Browse Animal Low
Palatable Graze Animal Low
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 
 
Time Generated: 10/04/2008 06:31 AM MDT