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  • MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
    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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    • Good to know
      Drought tolerant when established. Remains attractive into winter.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern North America
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Linear, dark green leaves to 30cm (12in) long
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      1m (39in))
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Densely tufted, mound-forming perennial grass. Produces airy, open panicles 20-50cm (8-20in) long of pink spikelets on slender branches
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in))
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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    £6.00
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    £3.00
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