Muhlenbergia capillaris

Gulf Muhlygrass

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Common Name: 

Gulf Muhlygrass

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

110 cm

Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Description

Soft billowy haze of purple flowers top fine-textured, narrow green leaves, providing a stunning display.. Use for borders or as an accent.

Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Blooming

As with most grasses, the flowers and floral inflorescences are relatively inconspicuous, but some species (M. emersleyi, Bull Grass; M. rigens, Deer Grass; M. capillaris, Pink Muhly) have floral inflorescences that have purplish or pinkish floral spikes.

Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Growth

Mostly evergreen grasses that will brown if hit by a hard frost. Although these grasses are very drought tolerant, they perform and look better if given sufficient water.

Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Planting

Plant seeds as soon as they ripen and when temperatures are at 70°F (21°C). Take cuttings to root in summer.

Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Soil and irrigation

Once established, needs very little water.

Muhlenbergia capillaris - Gulf Muhlygrass - Photos