Muhlenbergia capillaris
BOTANICAL NAME: Muhlenbergia capillaris
COMMON NAME: “Pink Muhly Grass”
ATTRACTS: Birds & Butterflies
RESISTANT:
BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: Pink, cotton candy like plumes in late Summer
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun
HEIGHT: 2 to 3 feet
WIDTH: 2 to 3 feet
EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Hardy Perennial
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Average
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Attracts butterflies & birds
Drought tolerant
Excellent fall color
HARDINESS ZONES: 5-9
Pink Muhly Grass is an attractive clump forming ornamental grass that has upright, blue-green foliage that is topped by pink, cotton candy like plumes in late Summer. Great addition to mixed plantings or perennial borders. Also striking planted in mass plantings.