Muhlenbergia capillaris | Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is one of the most exciting members of the grass world. Pink Muhly Grass is sought after for several reasons: spectacular pink plume color, drought tolerance and undemanding nature. Pink Muhly Grass grows in a mound with erect, blue-green foliage until September when spectacular, billowing pink seed heads form a cotton-candy crown. When planted in masses, the dramatic effect can take your breath away.

A North American native, pink muhly grass sounds is an excellent landscape plant. Long-lived, with little to no insect or disease pests, and highly resistant to deer grazing, this ornamental grass is perfect for the low-maintenance garden. Muhly grass tolerates heat, humidity, drought, and poor soil and is highly salt tolerant.

For more information visit the North Carolina Extension Plant Toolbox and/or Kathy Copley’s Plant Showcase on the Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association website.

Photo Courtesy of Johnson Nursery Corp