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Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud'

Also Known As

  • Gulf Muhly
  • Hairyawn Muhly
  • Pink Cloud Muhly Grass
  • Texas Muhly

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud' plant details

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The fine textured narrow deep blue-green foliage of this durable native clump forming grass is topped by dense clouds of long lasting large airy spikes of deep rosy pink flower clusters in late summer and fall. A beautiful companion with red Knockout? roses. Cut back old foliage and stems just before new growth begins in spring if desired. Pink Muhly Grass is a tough and drought tolerant grass that is often found on sandy soils in woodlands and along the Gulf Coast.

Gardening facts about Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud' plant

How to Grow Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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