Muhly Grass 'White Cloud'

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'

This drought tolerant native selection deserves serious consideration as an addition to the mixed border, as a specimen or as a foundation planting. Billowing plumes of white form a cloud-like mass above stiff, narrow upright foliage in early to late fall. Blue green foliage grows 3- 4' tall and prefers dryish soil.

Plant Type Native, Ornamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone 6-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Fall
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 36" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
Muhly Grass 'White Cloud' | Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' || This drought tolerant native selection deserves serious consideration as an addition to the mixed border, as a specimen or as a foundation planting. Billowing plumes of white form a cloud-like mass above stiff, narrow upright foliage in early to late fall. Blue green foliage grows 3- 4' tall and prefers dryish soil.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
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