Muhlenbergia capillaris |
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Pink Muhly, Hairy Awn Muhly |
Description
Pink Muhly is an ornamental grass that grows to about 3' and has beautiful, soft reddish flower plumes in the fall. It is one of the last grasses to bloom and it great for fall entertainment.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.