High Country Gardens
Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass
Best low-maintenance ornamental grass for deer-resistant, drought-tolerant landscapes.
Elevate your landscape with Undaunted® Ruby Muhly Grass, a striking perennial celebrated for its vibrant late-season color. This ornamental grass boasts finely textured, reddish-pink flower spikes that transition to a rich tawny brown, offering visual interest through winter. Growing to a mature height of 2-3 feet, it thrives in full sun and tolerates a variety of soils, including clay. Its drought tolerance and resistance to deer browsing make it a low-maintenance, reliable choice for mass plantings or as a specimen accent.
$12.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Cultivar
01
/ 'PUNDS'
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, climate-resilient perennials
- Gardeners seeking vibrant late-season landscape color
- Eco-conscious homeowners prioritizing water-efficient landscaping
Who should skip it
- Designers requiring year-round evergreen garden structure
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-grown results
- Homeowners with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives with minimal supplemental water once the root system is established.
Deer Resistance
Reliably ignored by local wildlife, keeping your landscape looking pristine.
Seasonal Visual Impact
Stunning late-season blooms provide a dramatic color shift before winter.
Soil Adaptability
Handles heavy clay and varied soil conditions with impressive ease.
Maintenance Effort
A low-intervention perennial that requires very little ongoing care.
Winter Interest
Tawny seed heads maintain structural beauty long after the blooms fade.
Key Specs
Cultivar
'PUND01S'
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Hardiness Zones
USDA 5-9
Soil Types
Average Soil, Clay Soil, Sandy Soil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low-water
Growth Rate
Medium
Features
- Stunning reddish-pink flower spikes bloom in late summer.
- Provides winter interest with tawny brown seed heads.
- Highly resistant to deer browsing.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Thrives in various soil types, including clay.
- Low maintenance requirements.
- Cold hardy for zones 5-9.
- Introduced by renowned horticulturists.
What customers say
The Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass is celebrated for its striking beauty, particularly its vibrant ruby plumes that emerge in late summer. A key highlight is its remarkable reliability. Reviewers consistently report that the grass establishes quickly and thrives, even in difficult dry environments. This plant offers dependable, enduring color and texture, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes and perennial gardens. Its consistent performance and visual appeal are frequently mentioned as significant benefits.
Know before you buy
This grass produces its signature reddish-pink flower spikes in late summer and early fall. The plumes eventually fade to a tawny brown, providing visual interest throughout the winter months.
It is a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes.
Yes, Undaunted Ruby Muhly is versatile and thrives in a variety of soil types, including clay, sandy, and average garden soils, provided they are not constantly waterlogged.
Yes, this cultivar is known for being highly resistant to deer browsing, which makes it a reliable option for gardens in areas with high deer populations.
With a mature spread of 18 to 24 inches, you should space them approximately 2 feet apart to allow for proper airflow and healthy growth as they reach their full size.
Undaunted Ruby Muhly is cold hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. It performs best when planted in a location that receives full sun.
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