Gulf Muhlygrass
(Muhlenbergia capillaris)
Soft billowy haze of purple flowers top fine-textured, narrow green leaves, providing a stunning display.. Use for borders or as an accent.
| Plant Types: | Grass, Perennial |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 2 feet 6 inches |
| Width: | 3 feet |
| Zones: | 6a to 9b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink, Purple |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall |
| Fertilizer: | Composted Yard Trimmings |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Plant seeds as soon as they ripen and when temperatures are at 70°F. Take cuttings to root in summer.
Plant Growth:
Mostly evergreen grasses that will brown if hit by a hard frost. Although these grasses are very drought tolerant, they perform and look better if given sufficient water.
Blooming:
As with most grasses, the flowers and floral inflorescences are relatively inconspicuous, but some species (M. emersleyi, Bull Grass; M. rigens, Deer Grass; M. capillaris, Pink Muhly) have floral inflorescences that have purplish or pinkish floral spikes.
Soil and Irrigation:
Once established, needs very little water.