Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass Care

Muhlenbergia Capillaris

What is the plant

Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly known as the hairawn muhly, is a perennial sedge-like plant that grows to be about 30–90 cm (0.98–2.95 ft) tall and 60–90 cm (2.0–3.0 ft) wide. The plant includes a double layer; green, leaf-like structures surround the understory, and purple-pink flowers outgrow them from the bottom up. The plant is a warm-season grass, meaning that leaves begin growth in the summer.

It is a known attractant for beneficial insects such as ladybug beetles, and is an excellent garden plant because of its low maintenance and general beauty. The clumping habit makes it excellent for use as wildlife cover, such as nests and shelter for native birds.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
After its first year, when it grows best in evenly moist, well-draining soil, pink muhly grass needs only infrequent watering. Optimally, 1 inch of water per week is enough for ornamental grasses. When the soil becomes almost dry 2 inches below the surface, water pink muhly grass to a depth of 1 inch.
Pruning
Muhly grasses can be trimmed back to the ground, or stumps of stems about 2 to 6 inches tall anytime after fall or winter frosts and freezes turn foliage tan
Fertilizer
Muhly Grass does not require fertilizer. That being said, if your plants don't show vigorous growth they can be fertilized lightly in late winter or early spring with a mild organic plant food. Immediately after planting deep soak the soil in the planting area to a depth equal to the height of the plants root ball.

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Soil
Dry and well-drained
Temperature
Keep at temperatures of around 15 to 20°C (60 to 68°F). Put the container in indirect light away from the sun, germination should take place in two to four weeks.
Container
3 Pots of Plants

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Additional
Most ornamental grasses are not toxic to humans or animals and this is also true for pink muhly grass. It's safe to plant in areas frequented by dogs, cats, or other small animals and doesn't pose any significant risks if ingested. The grass is known for its pink to purple inflorescences which float above the body of the plant in an airy display worthy of a fairy princess. The show of color gives it the name pink muhly grass. There is also a white flowering variety. The plant has long sharp-edged foliage blades and can reach 3 feet
Popularity
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