Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a striking, warm-season ornamental grass celebrated for its airy, pinkish-purple flower plumes and fine-textured foliage. This perennial adds vibrant color, soft movement, and seasonal interest to naturalistic landscapes, borders, and mass plantings.

Distinctive Features

Growing 3 to 5 feet tall, Pink Muhly Grass forms clumps of slender, arching green leaves topped with abundant, cloud-like pink flower panicles that create a dramatic visual effect in late summer and fall. Its graceful habit and showy blooms make it a favorite for adding texture and color to garden designs.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and rocky substrates
• Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6�10

Ideal Uses

• Naturalistic Landscapes: Adds airy texture and vibrant color to prairie and meadow gardens
• Mixed Borders: Provides soft movement and seasonal interest among perennials
• Mass Plantings: Creates dramatic color accents in large-scale gardens
• Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Suitable for drought-tolerant and xeriscape designs
• Wildlife Gardens: Supports pollinators and beneficial insects

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water sparingly; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
• Fertilizing: Generally not required
• Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Prefers sunny, well-drained sites

Why Choose Pink Muhly Grass?

• Showy Pink Flower Plumes: Adds dramatic late-season color and texture
• Fine-Textured Foliage: Creates soft movement in mixed plantings
• Drought Tolerant: Ideal for low-water and sustainable landscapes
• Native Plant: Supports local ecosystems and pollinators
• Focal Point: Provides graceful color and texture in ornamental gardens

Muhlenbergia capillaris is a charming, low-maintenance ornamental grass that brings vibrant color and airy texture to diverse landscape settings.