Gulf Muhly 'Pink'
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Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris, also known as pink muhly grass or pink hair grass, is a warm-season perennial grass that forms clumps. This grass is admired for its beautiful summer foliage and magnificent clouds of fall flowers. It is native to various habitats, such as prairies, pine barrens, and open woodlands, ranging from Massachusetts to Kansas and from Florida to Texas. Glossy, wiry, thread-like, dark green leaves and stems arise from a beautiful basal clump that can reach up to 2 feet tall. However, it is the fall flowering that makes this grass stand out. The masses of airy, open, and loosely branched inflorescences in pink to pinkish-red color float above the foliage in lengthy fall bloom. The tan seed plumes remain attractive even in winter. The plants usually grow to 3 feet tall and wide when in flower.
Pink muhly grass thrives best in sandy or rocky, dry to medium-moisture, and well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but it can also tolerate light shade. It can withstand heat, humidity, and drought but grows taller with consistent moisture. It can also tolerate poor soils and urban conditions. It does not spread through rhizomes and can be grown from seed. Propagation can be done through seed or division in spring.
Height: 2’-3’
Spread: 2’-3’
Bloom: September-November
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Western-Central U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
