Ornamental Grass – Muhly Grass

Botanical name: muhlenbergia capillaris

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2 – 3 ft in height and up to a 4 ft spread

Bloom time: summer/fall

Hardy zone: zones 5-11

Flower color: pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows about a foot a year

Pruning instructions: trim back to 5 inches above the ground in the late winter

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: border, new texture addition to garden

Light needs: 6 to 8 hours of sun a day

Special features: low maintenance and drought tolerant

Watering instructions: only requires watering during periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : no fertilizer needed

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: sweet potato vine, camellias, variegated liriope

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no