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Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhly Grass (Longawn Hairgrass, Pink Hairgrass)
- » Attracts beneficial insects
- » Birds relish the seeds
- » Clumping habit, ideal for wildlife cover
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- » Heat and drought tolerant once established
- » Sweet late summer and fall color!
- » Beautiful even in heat, humidity, or drought
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This native's tidy clumps of very fine blue foliage provide color and texture to the garden, but in late summer or fall they explode into bloom with clouds of airy pink flowers that last for many weeks. Stunningly beautiful, even in heat, humidity or drought! This grass is prized by birds for its seed, cover and nesting attributes.
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Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Muhlenbergia capillaris
Prefers sandy or rocky, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. This is a clump forming ornamental grass that does not spread aggressively.