Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass) - 1000 Seeds - Bulk

Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly known as Pink Muhly Grass, is a highly ornamental perennial grass valued for its spectacular clouds of airy pink to pinkish-purple flowers that appear above the foliage in fall.

Native to parts of North America, this attractive grass forms dense, graceful clumps of narrow, finely textured green foliage. During the flowering season, delicate, feathery plumes rise above the leaves, creating a soft, colorful display that is especially striking in mass plantings.

Pink Muhly Grass is widely used in residential and commercial landscapes, ornamental borders, naturalistic gardens, and large-scale landscape plantings. Its distinctive fall color, compact clumping habit, and drought tolerance once established make it a popular choice for low-maintenance and water-conscious landscapes.

The species is also valued for its adaptability to different soil conditions, tolerance of heat and humidity, and ability to perform in both warm and cooler climates.

Key Specifications

• Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris
• Common Name: Pink Muhly Grass
• Also Known As: Muhly Grass, Hairawn Muhly, Purple Muhly Grass
• Family: Poaceae
• Native Range: Central and eastern United States, extending into Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean
• Plant Type: Perennial ornamental grass
• Growth Habit: Dense, upright to arching clumps
• Mature Height: Typically approximately 2–4 feet, including flower plumes
• Foliage: Fine-textured, narrow green leaves
• Flowers: Airy pink to pinkish-purple plumes
• Flowering Season: Fall
• Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–11
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Low once established
• Soil Requirements: Adaptable to various soil types with good drainage
• Landscape Use: Mass plantings, ornamental borders, native gardens, xeriscapes, commercial landscapes, and naturalistic plantings