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Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris.
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| Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris. Photo September 19, 2006. Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Near Superior, Arizona. |
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| Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris. Photo October 11, 2006. Blooming Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Near Superior, Arizona. |
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| Pink Muhly Grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris. | Pink Muhly Grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris. |
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| Pink Muhly Grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris. | Pink Muhly Grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris. |
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Pink Muhly Grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris, Grass Family ( Poaceae ), Pink Muhly Grass. Also called Gulf Muhlygrass, Texas Muhly Grass, Florida Muhly Grass, Mist Grass, Hairawn Muhly, Pink Muhlygrass, Muhlenbergia filipes. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Pink Muhly Grass can grow 3 feet in height and spread over 6 feet wide. In the fall, its deep pink flowers covering the plant is especially beautiful when backlit by the sun. Muhlenbergia capillaris is a showy clump forming grass. The stems and leaves are wirelike and unbranched, originating from a dense basal clump. The purple - red or pink inflorescence is a diffuse, silky panicle, about 18 inches long and 10 inches wide. It stands out above the wiry leaves. It appears in the late summer, and persists for 6 - 8 weeks. The ripe seeds that follow the bloom give the plumes a tan color. It tolerates alkaline soil; extremely drought tolerant. Moderate to little water, cannot tolerate poorly-drained soils.
Quick Notes:
Height: Height normally about 36 inches tall. Will also spread to about 48 inches. Can be 5 feet high with a 6 foot spread.
Flowers: Airy inflorescence often colored pink, purplish red, purplish gray; drys to a light buff tan.
Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona. Late September - November.
Leaves: Simple, gray - green; medium blade width.
Found: The USDA claims it is native to the USA (AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV), USA+ (PR) Also found in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua.
Hardiness: NOTE: Some report that it is only hardy to 18 �F.
Soil pH requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Elevation: Naturally found at about 0 feet up to 7,000 feet.
Habitat: Well drained soil does well in hot dry sandy sites; very drought tolerant. A Xeriscape Landscape plant.
Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Photo Taken September 19, 2006. Then Blooming Photos Taken October 11, 2006.
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