MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
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MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Commonly known as Muhly grass
A hardy grass from South East USA. Pink fluffy flower spikes in autumn on tall stems.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Drought tolerant when established. Remains attractive into winter. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Linear, dark green leaves to 30cm (12in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in)) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Ornamental grassesDensely tufted, mound-forming perennial grass. Produces airy, open panicles 20-50cm (8-20in) long of pink spikelets on slender branches
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (39in))
1m (39in)
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Muhlenbergia capillaris - Growing Guide