Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass)
Pink Muhly Grass is an ornamental, warm season grass, which its pink feathery flowers are highly attractive. It can be used in rock gardens. Plant in masses or as specimen.
The plant is tolerant of frost, heat, drought, wind and salt. Do great in coastal areas. Grows in partial to full sun areas. Soil may be moist or dry, poor or fertile, but well drained.
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By Daderot (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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James H. Schutte
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James H. Schutte
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By Stickpen (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Pronunciation: mew-len-BERG-gee-uh kap-ill-AIR-iss
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Plant type: Lawn
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Origin: Western-central United States
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Heat Zones: 3 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 13
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Uses: Specimen, Border Plant, Mass Planting, Container, Cut Flowers / Arrangements, Rock Garden
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m, 1 to 1.5 m
Spread at Maturity: Less than 50 cm, 0.5 to 1 meter
Time to Ultimate Height: 2 to 5 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 20 - 30
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Texture: Rough, Coarse
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Brown
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Flower
Flower Size Range: Over 20
Flower Type: Spike
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Pink
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Trunk
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Caryopsis/Grain
Fruit Color: Brown
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Plant Propagation: Seed, Division