Muhlenbergia capillaris
Pink Muhly
Description
Mounding grass grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves are medium green and turn tan in fall. Pin airy plumes appear in fall. Place plants where pink flower plumes can be backlit by the sun. Look for selections with deep pink flower plumes. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Very frost tolerant. Prune in early spring for best looking new growth. Native to Texas and Mexico.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.