Muhlenbergia capillaris
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Pink Muhly
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 4-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-10B |
| Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
Fast-growing, clumping ornamental grass to 2-3’ tall and wide. This Eastern US native is a warm season grass featuring narrow, lightly-arching, olive-green leaves accented with airy pink flower panicles that hover above the attractive foliage creating an almost cloud-like effect from late-summer to early fall. These flowers are followed by tan-colored seed heads that persist into winter. Well-suited in rock gardens, pond areas, as a background, border, or mass-planted groundcover, as well as making a good container or planter specimen. Tolerates coastal conditions and a wide variety of soil types (provided they’re well-drained) and though this species can survive on little water once established, a more robust specimen is achieved with regular watering. Pruning to near ground level in fall or winter will help promote a strong re-emergence of spring foliage. Thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 5A-10B
