Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Fine, wiry clumps that come into their own as the rest of the border winds down — provided the ground drains.
Light Full sun
Height 90 cm
Spread 2 ft 11 in
Spacing 90 cm
Spacing & sowing
- Plant spacing
- 2 ft 11 in
- In-row spacing
- 2 ft 11 in
- Between rows
- 3 ft 8 in
- Square-foot density
- Not suited to SFG
Growing
- Type
- Grass · Perennial
- Botanical family
- Mixed / other
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Feeding
- Gentle all-organic
- Frost tolerant
- Yes
- Flowering
- September
Through the year
- Apr–Sep Spring Growth
- Sep–Nov Flowering
- Nov–Dec Growing
- Dec–Dec Winter Dormancy
- Jan–Apr Winter Dormancy
Companions
Rudbeckia, Salvia, Agave, Sedum
Pests & problems
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