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

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

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

By: Forestfarm

This eastern North American native's tidy clumps of fine blue foliage provide colour and texture to the garden but in late summer explodes into stunning clouds of airy pink. Intolerant of winter wet so plant in hot dry conditions and poor soils. The west coast doesn't have enough summer heat to bloom the species but 'Fast Forward' blooms 3 weeks earlier offering the best hope for this graminaceous wonder!