Pink muhly grass, also known as gulf muhly or hairgrass, is a low-maintenance, ornamental grass that grows in much of the United States and into Central America. It offers late-season color in the fall with its feathery pink plumes. The grass flourishes in warm, dry climates and full sun. It thrives naturally in clay or rocky soils, though it can be planted in most soil types, requiring little water.

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Common Name:    Pink muhly grass, gulf muhly, hairgrass

Botanical Name:    Muhlenbergia capillaris

Family:    Poaceae

Plant Type:    Perennial

Mature Size:    2-3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide

Sun Exposure:    Full

Soil Type:    Loamy, sandy, clay, silt, moist, well-drained

Soil pH:    Acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom Time:    Fall

Flower Color:    Pink, red

Hardiness Zones:    5-9 (USDA)

Native Area:    North America

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Pink Muhly Grass Care:

• Plant the grass in a sunny spot with six or more hours of direct sunlight.

• Almost any soil type will do, even clay or thin, rocky soils.

• Water the pink muhly grass at first, but once established, it doesn't need much supplemental watering.

• Keep the grass protected from temperatures below minus 10°F.

• Don't bother fertilizing, unless the soil is truly nutrient-deficient and the grass seems to be suffering.

 

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