- 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
