Pink Muhly Grass, Gulf Muhly, Hair-Awn Muhly, Hairy-Awn Muhly, Hair Grass, Pink Muhly
Incredibly ornamental, Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass) is a clump-forming, warm-season, perennial grass forming surreal clouds of vibrant pink to pinkish-red flower panicles from early to late fall. Resembling cotton candy, the large, airy, open inflorescences, half as long as the entire plant, float gracefully above the dark green, basal foliage of finely textured leaves. They hold their terrific color for weeks before gradually fading to light tan. Pink Muhly remains attractive in winter and creates a stunning floral in the late-season garden when planted in groups or sweeps. Ideal for hot and dry climates.
| Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Gulf Muhly, Muhly Grass, Pink Muhly Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Gulf Muhly, Muhly Grass, Pink Muhly Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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