Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
This native grass is a ‘showstopper extraordinaire’ especially in meadows and mass plantings. It has delicate plumes of pink flowers which develop into purple seeds. The blooms float above the threadlike dark green foliage. Drought tolerant, this Keystone species is good for erosion control and attracts bees, butterflies and birds to the garden.
Height: 2’ – 4’
Spread: 2’ – 3’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: September - November
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry - moist
Attracts: Bees, birds, butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Brown Eyed Susan, Lavender, Purple Coneflower, New England aster, Bee Balm, Sedges, Little bluestem grass, Goldenrod
Photo credit: John Winder 2012- cc flickr
Muhlenbergia capillaris
This native grass is a ‘showstopper extraordinaire’ especially in meadows and mass plantings. It has delicate plumes of pink flowers which develop into purple seeds. The blooms float above the threadlike dark green foliage. Drought tolerant, this Keystone species is good for erosion control and attracts bees, butterflies and birds to the garden.
Height: 2’ – 4’
Spread: 2’ – 3’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: September - November
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry - moist
Attracts: Bees, birds, butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Brown Eyed Susan, Lavender, Purple Coneflower, New England aster, Bee Balm, Sedges, Little bluestem grass, Goldenrod
Photo credit: John Winder 2012- cc flickr
Muhlenbergia capillaris
This native grass is a ‘showstopper extraordinaire’ especially in meadows and mass plantings. It has delicate plumes of pink flowers which develop into purple seeds. The blooms float above the threadlike dark green foliage. Drought tolerant, this Keystone species is good for erosion control and attracts bees, butterflies and birds to the garden.
Height: 2’ – 4’
Spread: 2’ – 3’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: September - November
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry - moist
Attracts: Bees, birds, butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Brown Eyed Susan, Lavender, Purple Coneflower, New England aster, Bee Balm, Sedges, Little bluestem grass, Goldenrod
Photo credit: John Winder 2012- cc flickr