| Common Name: |
Muhly Grass |
| Scientific Name: |
Muhlenbergia capillaris |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Pink Muhly Grass, Pink Muhly, Texas Muhly Grass, Florida Muhly Grass, Pink Hair Grass, Gulf Muhly Grass, Hair Grass, Gulf Muhly |
| Category: |
Ornamental grass |
| Habit: |
Perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink to pinkish-red; tan seed plumes remain attractive in winter |
| Bloom Season: |
Fall |
| Height of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6 - 11 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Dry to medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Average to dry soil with very good drainage |
| Soil Type: |
Sandy soils. Sandy, sandy loam |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic soil |
| Native Range: |
Native to prairies, pine barrens, and open woodlands from Massachusetts to Kansas south to Florida and Texas |
| Usage: |
Deer resistant, drought tolerant |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |