Muhlenbergia capillaris

Create a glowing fall display with clouds of fluffy pink flowers above fine native foliage. Pink Muhly Grass forms a dense upright clump of narrow green leaves. Airy pink plumes appear from late summer into fall and fade to tan for winter interest.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
  • Mature Height: 2'–3'
  • Mature Width: 2'–3'
  • Spacing: 2'
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris
  • Common Name: Pink Muhly Grass
  • Plant Type: Native Ornamental Grass
  • Bloom Color: Pink or Tan
  • Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round
  • Foliage: Semi-Evergreen
  • Growth Habit: Upright, Fine-Textured, and Clumping
  • Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

  • Fluffy pink late-summer plumes
  • Fine dark green foliage
  • Native wildlife value
  • Tan winter seed heads
  • Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

  • Native gardens
  • Mass plantings
  • Borders
  • Naturalized areas
  • Containers

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun for the heaviest flowering.
  • Provide well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment.
  • Cut old foliage back in late winter.

Companion Plants

  • White Cloud Muhly Grass
  • Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit
  • Little Spire Russian Sage
  • Coreopsis
  • Salvia

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage
Pink Muhly Grass with fluffy pink plumes above green foliage

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