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Pink Muhly Grass Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Pink Muhly Grass

(Muhlenbergia capillaris)
Full Sun

This clump-forming, fine-foliage deciduous perennial adds an unique texture to any landscape with

late season color with plumes of striking pink haze a top the dark green foliage reaching 2Ft. to 3Ft. tall

swaying in the breeze. Similar to cotton candy. After many weeks of showy color it gradually changes to light tan for even more viewing enjoyment. Great for costal locations since it is salt tolerant.

Perfect selection for mass plantings, borders, patio, naturalized area, meadow, woodland, rock garden, on steep banks to control erosion. See Specifications below. Shop the Pink Muhly Grass for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Sweet Grass, Gulf Muhly, Hairgrass, Muhly Grass, Mule Grass, Pink Hair Grass, Pink Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly

Special Features

Low maintenance, and hardy. Drought, heat, dry soil, humidity, erosion, poor soil, deer and salt tolerant. Great for costal locations since it is salt tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Songbirds eat the seeds. Excellent cover year round. No serious insects or disease issues.

Item	Description
Other Names	Sweet Grass, Gulf Muhly, Hairgrass, Muhly Grass, Mule Grass, Pink Hair Grass, Pink Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly
Special Features	Low maintenance, and hardy. Drought, heat, dry soil, humidity, erosion, poor soil, deer and salt tolerant. Great for costal locations since it is salt tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Songbirds eat the seeds. Excellent cover year round. No serious insects or disease issues.
Category	Perennial - Ornamental Grass
Hardiness Zones	6-11 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast. About 12" per year.
Sun	Full Sun
Height	2-3Ft.
Width	2-3Ft.
Planting-General	Likes clay, loam (silt), sand, and shallow rocky soil. Moist but well drained. Soil pH <6.0, >8.0, and 6.0 to 8.0. Likes acid, alkaline, or neutral soil. Its happy in all three types of pH soil.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 3Ft. to 6Ft.apart for spacing between plants.
Watering	Low to average once established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Not required. Too much nitrogen can actually hurt the plant. Best to perform a soil test to see if any is needed.
Pruning	Recommended trimming back close to the ground, say 6" above the crown, once the grass turns brown in late winter, or early spring.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Soft pink or pinkish red fuzzy flowers in the fall.