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- Zones 6-9
- Height 4 feet
- Spread 4 feet
Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘Lenca’, is one of the most showy of the ornamental grasses. Deep green foliage with pink flowers make this one of the best grasses for containers, mass plantings, and rock gardens. Striking when backlit by the sun.
Pink Muhly Grass Care
Plant in well-drained, average soil. Thrives in full sun and dry soil, once established. Water during periods of severe drought. Cutting back in the spring encourages new growth.
Pink Muhly Grass Spacing
Plant 3 to 5 feet apart in perennial borders and in mass plantings.
Pink Muhly Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 3 Feet |
| Spread: 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright Spreading |
| Watering: Below Average |
| Features: Showy Flowers |
| Scientific Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris |
| Common Name: Pink Muhly |