Pine muhly

Most muhlygrasses are high on drama, offering their beautiful floral display to dryland gardens. They have a soft, airy appearance that is welcome among agaves and other rough-texture plants that permeate low-water gardens. Pine muhly, in particular, grows best in fast-draining soil that is low in nutrients -- a sandy soil is perfect. Avoid heavy clay and wet locations.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Zones:

6-10

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

To 6 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 4 feet wide

Flower Color:

White, Pink/Rose

Bloom Time:

Summer, Fall

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Slopes,Groundcover

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Bamboo muhly

Muhlenbergia dumosa offers a fluffy look and is the perfect textural contrast to coarser plants. A North American native, it grows 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Zones 7-10
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Gulf muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris, also called hairgrass or pink muhly, this North American native grass puts on a show with its pink seed heads. It grows 3 feet tall and wide. Zones 6-10
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Pine muhly

Muhlenbergia dubia is a low-water, North American native ornamental grass that offers great texture. It grows 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Zones 6-10
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'White Cloud' muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' is a showy, deer-resistant selection that offers a lovely display of white flowers from mid-autumn to early winter. It grows 4 feet tall and wide. Zones 6-10
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Plant It With

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Agave

The bold, succulent leaves of agave are a perfect contrast for pine muhly's whispy texture. Like pine muhly, agave thrives in low-water areas, making it a great plant for desert gardens and areas with water restrictions.

Penstemon

Add color to beds and borders with pine muhly by planting bright, drought-tolerant penstemon.

Propagation

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