White Cloud Muhly Grass

White Cloud Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud')

White Cloud Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud') is a graceful, warm-season ornamental grass known for its airy, white flower plumes and fine-textured green foliage. This perennial adds soft movement, subtle color, and seasonal interest to naturalistic landscapes, borders, and mass plantings.

Distinctive Features

'White Cloud' forms clumps of slender, arching green leaves topped with abundant, delicate white flower panicles that create a soft, cloud-like effect in late summer and fall. Its elegant habit and subtle blooms make it a refined choice for adding texture and lightness 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 subtle color to prairie and meadow gardens
• Mixed Borders: Provides soft movement and light seasonal interest among perennials
• Mass Plantings: Creates elegant 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 White Cloud Pink Muhly Grass?

• Soft White Flower Plumes: Adds delicate texture and subtle seasonal color
• Fine-Textured Foliage: Creates graceful movement in mixed plantings
• Drought Tolerant: Ideal for sustainable, low-water landscapes
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with minimal care
• Focal Point: Provides elegant color and texture accents in ornamental gardens

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' is a refined, low-maintenance ornamental grass that enhances landscapes with delicate blooms and graceful texture.