GRASS: MUHLY
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LATIN NAME: MUHLENBERGIA CAPILLARIS
The Basics
This fast-growing grass has delicate pink panicles that bloom September through November. Its clumping growth habit creates beautiful green foliage with a hazy pink top. It grows up to 3 feet tall(2-3 feet wide). Ideally used as a groundcover when mass planted and as an accent plant. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; Tolerates shade Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Drought tolerant Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-10 The Care This low-maintenance evergreen grass needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. The first year of growth requires watering weekly. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning is not required. |
