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Muhlenbergia capillaris /Pink Muhly Grass
One of the great grasses for autumn color
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Scientific Name:
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Common Name:
Pink Muhly Grass
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 10
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Pink, Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a showy clump forming grass that can get to 4 feet tall and wide. It can grow in a wide variety of soils from acid to alkaline and from moist to dry. Performs best in average soil that is moist. Makes an excellent ground cover, even where the soil is poor.