Muhlenbergia Capillaris

Pink Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris is a clump forming, perennial grass with a billowing inflorescence of massed, vibrant pink, airy flowers on 1m stems in late summer/autumn. It prefers a mildly acid organic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.8

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Pink Muhly Grass

Latin name

Muhlenbergia Capillaris

type

Grass

family

Poaceae

ph

5.5 - 6.8 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Pink Muhly Grass is 1.20meters x 1.00meters

1.20 M 1.00 M

Muhlenbergia Capillaris

Planting young plants

From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring

Muhlenbergia are very hardy so they can be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position them where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.

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