Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass becomes a cloud of airy pink flowers in fall, creating exceptional color when planted singly or in sweeping masses. Fine green foliage forms a tidy clump through the growing season before the delicate plumes appear. This Southeastern native handles heat, drought, salt, and poor soil once established. Plant in full sun with good drainage and cut back in late winter before new growth begins. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Muhlenbergia capillaris
• Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade
• USDA zones: 6–10
• Mature size: 3–4 ft in bloom tall × About 3 ft wide
• Foliage: Semi-evergreen in mild climates; fine green blades
• Flowers / feature: Airy clouds of pink to pink-purple flowers
• Bloom / interest season: Fall
• Water: Low once established; requires good drainage
• Growth habit: Fine-textured, upright-arching native clump
• Landscape uses: Mass plantings, borders, slopes, native gardens, coastal beds, fall accents
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant, not deer-proof

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.