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Pink Muhly Grass Care Guide

Muhlenbergia capillaris

ornamental_grassZones 6–10nativedeer resistant

Spectacular native grass with cotton-candy-pink flower clouds in fall. Fine-textured clumps of green foliage topped with an ethereal pink haze from October to November.

At a glance

Season-by-season care

Spring

Cut back old growth Early spring

Cut clump to 3-4 inches before new growth begins.

Summer

Minimal care needed Summer

Pink muhly is drought tolerant and pest free once established. No supplemental water or fertilizer needed.

Fall

Enjoy the show October-November

The billowing pink flower display is one of the most stunning sights in the fall garden.

Ecological value

Native grass providing seed for sparrows and finches. Clumps offer shelter for small wildlife. Deep roots help prevent erosion.

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns