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Muhlenbergia capillaris

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Muhlenbergia capillaris (ornamental grass) bears showy and light pink blooms during late summer to late fall. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bog, border, container, dried flowers, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Muhlenbergia capillaris is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil and salt. In the winter, Muhlenbergia capillaris provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Muhlenbergia capillaris (ornamental grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.