Muhlenbergia, Florida Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass 'White Cloud'
Muhlenbergia capillaris
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Muhlenbergia (mew-len-BERG-gee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | capillaris (kap-ill-AIR-iss) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | White Cloud |
Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Denver, Colorado
Okatie, South Carolina
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Feb 26, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: Differs from the other forms in cultivation in having white flowers, not pink. |
