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Muhlenbergia capillaris

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Names

Common Names
Muhly Grass, Pink Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly

Growth

Height
2-3 feet
Spread
24-48 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast growth rate.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink to purplish-red.
Foliage Color
Dark green in spring, turning copper in fall
Fall Foliage Color
Copper-colored

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 8-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun; tolerates some shade, though bloom quality declines in shade
Soil Type
Well-drained, sandy soils.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil; moist to medium-dry; lean to average; avoid heavy, wet clay
Soil pH
5.5-7.0 slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Late Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees: Yes, Butterflies: Yes, Other pollinators: Yes, Birds: Yes, Hummingbirds: Not specified

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
(Lam.) Trin.
Publication
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 191 (1824)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia

Synonyms

Agrostis setosa Muhlenbergia polypogon Muhlenbergia trichodes Podosemum agrostideum Podosemum capillare Stipa capillaris Tosagris agrostidea Trichochloa polypogon Muhlenbergia polypogon Muhlenbergia capillaris var. capillaris Podosemum agrostideum Stipa diffusa Trichochloa capillaris Agrostis setosa

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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