#1 Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris/ Pink Muhly Native (TN)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Muhlenbergia capillaris

COMMON NAME: Pink Muhly Grass

GARDEN SIZE: 2-3 ft. x 2-3 ft.

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

SEASON OF ACTIVITY: Warm Season

WATER & SOIL: Average to dry, well-drained soil; Very drought tolerant once established

HABIT (FORM): Airy, mounding arching clump

FOLIAGE: Semi-Evergreen to Deciduous; Thin, green blades

BLOOM TIME & COLOR: September to October; Pink plumes

CARE: Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth begins. These are one of the first grasses to push so don't miss the window! When you see people around town cutting their monkey grass back, go ahead and take care of your Muhlenbergia too.