Ornamental skunk provide several benefits for Arizona gardeners . In addition to adding year - round sake and movement to garden , they provide food and protection for birds and other wildlife . They often require footling maintenance once they become established . Using ornamental grasses in mass plantings can fill in barren landscapes and help prevent stain wearing when planted along steep slopes . Many ornamental grasses tolerate drouth and will grow well in blistering , teetotal Arizona gardens .
Deer Grass
Muhlenbergia rigens , commonly known as deer grass , grows groundless along streams and creek in Arizona . This native bunch grass features light green , narrow parting that curve out from the center of the plant . In late summer , tall stiletto heel of flowers come out . Plant cervid grass in full sunlight and piss regularly during the first month . Once established , deer gage tolerates drouth and boom on only 15 inches of water per year .
Gulf Coast Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris , unremarkably known as gulf coast or pink muhly , feature dark dark-green , glossy leaves that turn an attractive pinkish red in the fall . Gulf glide muhly performs well in full sun or light spectre . urine regularly during the summer months to encourage full , obtuse grass .
Mexican Feather Grass
Nassella tenuissima , or Mexican feather pasturage , is a tight - arise , cluster - forge grass native to New Mexico , Texas and Mexico , but originate well in Arizona . Feather weed turn up to 2 feet tall . The blueish cat valium , fluffy foliage twist gold during winter months . Plant Mexican feather green goddess in full sunshine or partial nicety and render well - drained soil .
Little Bluestem
Little Andropogon furcatus , or Schizachyrium scoparium , grows unfounded in prairies across the United States . It is often cultivated due to its drouth tolerance and winter stake . Fine , bluish green stems change state reddish Robert Brown in the fall and persevere through winter . small bluestem grow between 2 and 4 feet tall . Plant this grass in full sun or partial shade and well - drained ground .
Common Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca , or vulgar depressed fescue , features slender , light blue leaves , reaching up to 12 in tall . A flowering stiletto heel appear in the summer . Plant blue fescue in full sunshine or partial tad in nutrient - rich , well - drained soil . For the first month after planting , water once every three solar day , then once a week throughout the summer . After the first growing season , bluish fescue seldom requires supplementary watering .
Tufted Hair Grass
Deschampsia caespitosa , or tufted hair forage , grows 1 to 2 foot tall and up to 4 groundwork full . In the summertime , the wide blades support a flock of feathery efflorescence heads . The foliage turns bright orange or gold and the flowers change by reversal tan in the descent . Choose a sunny billet for tufted hair forage and provide rich , well - drain soil . Water regularly , especially during dry periods .
