About Muhlenbergia sericea (Michx.) P.M.Peterson
Muhlenbergia sericea, commonly called sweetgrass, is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. Its stems can grow up to 120 centimetres (47 inches) tall. Most of its annual growth occurs during spring and summer. Its foliage has a yellow-green color. In autumn, it produces large effuse inflorescences, which are stalked flower clusters that measure 30–70 cm long and 20–30 cm wide. These inflorescences hold tiny red and purple spikelets, the characteristic grass flower structure. It produces purple seeds that weigh approximately one-third of a milligram. It can be propagated by seed or sprigging. This species is not tolerant of shade or drought, but it is tolerant of fire and salt. It can tolerate freezing temperatures, and can survive a minimum temperature of 7 °F (−14 °C).
