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Regal Mist Muhly Grass, Pink Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris

Clumping ornamental grass. Rounded, mounding habit. Bright to dark green, thin, wiry foliage. Airy, purple-pink to reddish plumes hover in a cloud above the foliage. Plumes turn tan as seeds mature. May turn tan in frost conditions, otherwise mainly evergreen in our area. For best look cut down to around 3 to 5 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring. May brown out in summer if given insufficient water.

  • Plant type: Ornamental Grass
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 1–5 Feet
  • Width range: 1–5 Feet
  • Canopy value: 7 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast, Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Deciduous
  • Flower color: Pink, Red, Purple
  • Flower season: Autumn, Winter
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Fall foliage color: Green, Brown
  • Design style: Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: -20 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained
  • Native location: Eastern U. S., Northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39
  • USDA hardiness zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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