Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'

Also Known As

Fast Forward Pink Muhly Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward' plant details

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Muhlenbergia capillaris is an eastern North American native forming tidy clumps of fine blue foliage that provide valuable colour and texture to the garden. But it is in late summer that the plants explode into stunning clouds of airy pink. Intolerant of winter wet so plant in hot dry conditions and poor soils. Provide as much heat as you possibly can to bring plants into flower, especially on the West Coast. Luckily, 'Fast Forward' is also cooperative as it blooms 3 weeks earlier than the normal species. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gorgeous glowing pink plumes up to 4' tall rise above this handsome and refined two foot clumping grass with lovely blue foliage. The plumes are a stunning sight in the garden and this cultivar starts blooming in late July or early August to extend the season. These are wonderful grasses for container or specimen and a knockout when massed! S/D/GDr PPA