Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) Plant Details
Scientific Name
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Bees Particularly Attractive To This Plant
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Muhly Grass grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Clay
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
High
Drought Tolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Clumping
Leaf Persistence
Muhly Grass is Deciduous
Spread
2-3 feet
Height
2-5 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Tiny
Flowering Month
- October
- November
Flower Color
- Pink
Additional Plant Information
Pink, fall flowers; tolerates extreme drought and flooding. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious
