This magnificent species has thin blades that droop at the tips to create a finely patterned skirt for the light, rosy-red plumes that are presented in a spherical crown.
Muhlenbergia capillaris, Cotton Candy Grass, Purple Muhly Grass, Florida Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
This magnificent species has thin blades that droop at the tips to create a finely patterned skirt for the light, rosy-red plumes that are presented in a spherical crown.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-11 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 36" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
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Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris, Cotton Candy Grass, Purple Muhly Grass, Florida Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
This magnificent species has thin blades that droop at the tips to create a finely patterned skirt for the light, rosy-red plumes that are presented in a spherical crown. |
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