Gulf Muhly
Gulf Muhly
–
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Pink Muhly, Hair Grass
3
–
4 feet
3
–
4 feet
Eastern US
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Birds
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade. A perennial bunchgrass with wire-like foliage; purple flower plumes make a great display in autumn, often massed for effect.
Gulf muhly prefers moist, open settings, but needs little care once established.
Maintenance
Appreciates some supplemental summer water in exposed locations.
Features
Plant Type:
Grasses
Size:
3-4' H, 3-4' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple
Bloom Time:
September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Tagetes lucida
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Salvia greggii
Salvia leucantha
Sabal mexicana
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