Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia capellensis
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Common Name: Muhly grass  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Muhly grass is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming grass, with long, thin green blades. The clump grows to about 3 feet tall and wide. Plumes emerge late summer and fall and are dusky pink.
Muhly grass requires full sun and well drained soils. Most any soil type, including clay soils. Cut back in late winter; use hedge shears or a weed-trimmer with a metal blade (see Guides).