Muhlenbergia capillaris
pink muhly grass
A clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its late summer clouds of pinkish flower plumes. This densely tufted, mound-shaped perennial reaches...
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Plant description
A clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its late summer clouds of pinkish flower plumes. This densely tufted, mound-shaped perennial reaches spreads slowly by rhizomes, taking on a soft, candy floss appearance when in full flower. The slender green leaves provide fine texture through summer before giving way to these iridescent pink blooms that persist into winter. Drought and salt tolerant, Muhlenbergia capillaris can be massed as a groundcover or landscape plant, though its low maintenance nature make it an easy and beautiful addition to borders, coastal gardens, and containers.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Muhlenbergia capillaris:
Muhlenbergia is a perennial grass that grows best in a hot, dry, sunny spot in the garden where the soil is well drained. Once established the plant is drought tolerant and requires good drainage. It is low maintenance but trim back spent flower stems in spring, and divide with a spade in the spring to create new clumps once the plants are several years old.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
