Grass · Deer-resistant
Gulf Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Also called: Pink Muhly Grass, Hairawn Muhly
For a few weeks each fall this clump grass erupts into a cloud of glowing pink — the most spectacular native ornamental grass for the South.
Growing & care
Cut back to a few inches in late winter before new growth. Needs sharp drainage and full sun for the best color. Zero supplemental water once established.
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In bloom: Sep–Nov · Colors: pink
Where to buy
Look for gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) at: native Texas nurseries, Prairie Moon Nursery, local garden centers.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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