Hairawn Muhly, Mule Grass, Pink Hair Grass, Hairgrass, Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris is an ornamental with exceptional visual splendor. It forms elegant symmetrical clumps with thin, dark green arching leaves. But, the fireworks turn on in early fall when it produces masses of feathery inflorescences that form a pinkish cloud floating above the foliage. When in bloom, the plants form an almost perfect half sphere 3' in diameter.
Pink muhly Grass is trouble free, very easy to grow yet not aggressive. It thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained, moist to dry soil. It is very drought tolerant, but will produce larger plants in a moist environment. The blooming period begins in early fall, with seed heads that will persist through winter.
Stunning in masse plantings, or as specimens. Combines beautifully with tall, late season bloomers such as Liatris, Solidago, and Symphyotrichum (Aster).
Larval Host for the
2-3'
2-3'
SIZE
SOIL
Moist, Well-Drained, Dry, Average, Loamy, Sandy, Rocky
LIGHT
Sun
BENEFITS
Songbirds, Small Mammals, Rabbits
NOTES
A haircut in early spring, before new growth emerges, will tidy up the plant's appearance!
CHARACTERISTICS
Clumping, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates High Heat
August, September, October
Grass
This
flowers in
Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
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DESCRIPTION
Muhlenbergia capillaris is an ornamental with exceptional visual splendor. It forms elegant symmetrical clumps with thin, dark green arching leaves. But, the fireworks turn on in early fall when it produces masses of feathery inflorescences that form a pinkish cloud floating above the foliage. When in bloom, the plants form an almost perfect half sphere 3' in diameter.
Pink muhly Grass is trouble free, very easy to grow yet not aggressive. It thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained, moist to dry soil. It is very drought tolerant, but will produce larger plants in a moist environment. The blooming period begins in early fall, with seed heads that will persist through winter.
Stunning in masse plantings, or as specimens. Combines beautifully with tall, late season bloomers such as Liatris, Solidago, and Symphyotrichum (Aster).