Muhlenbergia capillaris: Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris: Pink Muhly Grass features airy inflorescence often pink purplish red, purplish gray dries to a light buff with dark green glossy leaves.
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Description
Muhlenbergia capillaris: Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris: Pink Muhly Grass features airy inflorescence often pink purplish red, purplish gray dries to a light buff with dark green glossy leaves. Excellent winter interest ornamental grass. Flowers remain pink into November. Belongs in well-drained soils because it is very drought tolerant and also does well in sandy soils. Should be planted in mass to create a statement in the landscape. Does well in edging and borders as well as centerpieces.
- Perennial ornamental grass
- Flowers: Showy
- Fruit: Not noticeable
- Medium growth rate
- Prefers sun to light shade
- Moisture: very drought tolerant
- Well drained soil does well in hot dry sandy sites
- Zones 6-9
Plant in suitable site with adequate soil organic matter so that the crown of the plant is at the soil surface. Once plant is established water deeply but infrequently whever the soil surface is dry or almost dry. Plants are relatively pest resistant if cultural preferences are met.
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