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Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris

Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris. Photo September 19, 2006. Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris. Photo October 11, 2006. Blooming Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris	Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris
Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris	Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris

Pink Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris, Grass Family ( Poaceae ), Pink Muhly Grass. Also called Gulf Muhlygrass, Mist Grass, Hairawn Muhly, Pink Muhlygrass. 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. Hardy to 18 degrees F. Inflorescence: Airy inflorescence often colored pink, purplish red, purplish gray; drys to a light buff tan. Height: Height normally about 36 inches tall. Will also spread to about 48 inches. Can be 5 feet high with a 6 foot spread. Blooming Time: Late September - November. Leaves: Simple, gray - green; medium blade width. Elevation: 0 - 4,000 Feet. Habitat: Well drained soil does well in hot dry sandy sites; very drought tolerant. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native of east Texas. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Photo Taken September 19, 2006. Then Blooming Photos Taken October 11, 2006.