Muhlenbergia capillaris
Hairawn Muhly
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Description:
Hairawn Muhly is a clump-forming, warm-season grass. Pink to purple to red flowers bloom above the foliage September-November, offering attractive fall color. It tolerates heat, humidity, drought, and poor, dry, sandy soils, as well as flooding — perfect for Jersey-Friendly Yards! Plant Hairawn Muhly in groups along your borders and foundations and in naturalized areas of your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Pink Muhly
Plant Type: Grass
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Pink, Red, Purple
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: High
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 2 - 5 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium