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Muhlenbergia capillaris

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh) (Info)
Species: capillaris (kap-ill-AIR-iss) (Info)

12 vendors have this plant for sale.

11 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive outdoorlover On Apr 3, 2008, outdoorlover from Enid, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This little grass does very well in full sun and pretty well in part sun. (It gets bigger and fuller in full sun). It seems pretty hardy, as unfortunately we just discovered a deficiency of all necessary nutrients in our soil surrounding the one we have in part sun. Maybe that is why it is not as large as the one in full sun! I have also moved them a couple of times with no problems.

Positive Paulwhwest On Nov 1, 2006, Paulwhwest from Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Very colorful, attractive, and robust plant. It looks the best by far when it is backlit by morning or evening sunlight so if possible, be sure to plant it in a position that will get that type of lighting.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Bartow, Florida
Hobe Sound, Florida
Keystone Heights, Florida
Mcdavid, Florida
Nokomis, Florida
Orange Park, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Trenton, Florida
Ludington, Michigan
Poplarville, Mississippi
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Enid, Oklahoma
Millington, Tennessee
Crawford, Texas
Houston, Texas
Irving, Texas
Richmond, Texas



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