Facts About Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris, also known as Pink muhly grass or Hair grass, is a singular type of grass plant known for its beautiful color throughout the cold months. Named in honor of botanist G. H. E. Muhlenberg, who specialized in grasses, this perennial is widely used in gardens in the United States. Does this Spark an idea?
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Propagating
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Seed from the grass can be sown after the last frost of winter or existing plants can be divided at the roots. This grass can withstand a variety of warm climates and thrives in zones 5a to 10b across the United States. It does not thrive in areas that receive frost.
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Cultivating
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Muhly seeds or starter plants should be planted in a sunny location. Although it is a naturally drought tolerant grass, it should be watered on a regular basis during the dry months to keep the foliage green. Muhly grass care does not require anything unusual from other plants because it is a tall grass. You may want to prune it down but cutting lower than 7 inches can result in the plant's death.
Blooms
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Rose and magenta colored blooms appear from late summer all the way through early winter, making it ideal for adding color to various landscapes.
Diseases
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There are no known commonly-occurring diseases for this plant.
Pests
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No pests are known to have a markedly negative effect on this plant.
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