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Muhlenbergia capillaris (Hairawn muhly)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Other names
Hairawn muhly, Pink muhly, Pink hair grass, Gulf muhlygrass, Mist grass
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Species
M. capillaris - M. capillaris is a clump-forming, densely tufted, perennial grass with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and open panicles of bright pink to reddish-pink flowers in mid- to late autumn.
Muhlenbergia capillaris is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Hairawn muhly) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Other names
Hairawn muhly, Pink muhly, Pink hair grass, Gulf muhlygrass, Mist grass
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Species
M. capillaris - M. capillaris is a clump-forming, densely tufted, perennial grass with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and open panicles of bright pink to reddish-pink flowers in mid- to late autumn.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Hairawn muhly) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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As this gras will just be foliage all summer, can you tell me how it looks before it flowers?
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