Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Pink Muhly Grass is a delicate looking ornamental grass that forms dense clumps of upright grass-like foliage. The narrow dark green foliage is topped with fluffy pink plumes bloom above the foliage in late summer and fall and tan seed heads persist into winter. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil.
Muhlenbergia capillaris acts as a host plant for several moth and butterfly species, as well as provides habitat for traveling butterflies.
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Origins: |
Eastern North America, GA Native |
Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
2' - 3' |
Spacing: |
2’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink/Tan |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, Speedwell
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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