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Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward' (Hairawn muhly 'Fast Forward')
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'
Other names
Hairawn muhly 'Fast Forward', Pink muhly 'Fast Forward', Pink hair grass 'Fast Forward', Gulf muhlygrass 'Fast Forward', Mist grass 'Fast Forward'
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Variety or Cultivar
'Fast Forward' _ 'Fast Forward' is a clump-forming, densely tufted, perennial grass with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and open panicles of pink to purple-pink flowers from late summer into autumn.
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pink in Summer; 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 'Fast Forward' (Hairawn muhly 'Fast Forward') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m 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 'Fast Forward'
Other names
Hairawn muhly 'Fast Forward', Pink muhly 'Fast Forward', Pink hair grass 'Fast Forward', Gulf muhlygrass 'Fast Forward', Mist grass 'Fast Forward'
Genus
Muhlenbergia Muhlenbergia
Variety or Cultivar
'Fast Forward' _ 'Fast Forward' is a clump-forming, densely tufted, perennial grass with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and open panicles of pink to purple-pink flowers from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer; 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 'Fast Forward' (Hairawn muhly 'Fast Forward') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m 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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