Pink Muhly Grass | Muhlenbergia capillaris

Bring a Cloud of Color to Your Garden with Pink Muhly Grass

Turn heads and stop scrolls with the soft, cotton-candy plumes of Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)—a stunning ornamental grass that bursts into billows of pink in late summer to fall. Known for its airy, cloud-like blooms and fine-textured green foliage, this native grass adds drama and elegance without demanding constant care.

Topping out at 2–4 feet tall and wide, Pink Muhly is perfect for borders, mass plantings, containers, and naturalistic gardens. The pink plumes glow in the sunlight and sway beautifully in the breeze, creating movement and late-season magic in any landscape.

Plant Features:

• Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris
• Height & Spread: 2–4 ft
• USDA Zones: 6–10
• Foliage: Fine, medium-green blades
• Blooms: Late summer to fall with vibrant pink, airy plumes
• Sunlight: Full sun (best flowering)
• Drought tolerant and low maintenance
• Deer and pest resistant

Perfect For:

• Dramatic seasonal color
• Pollinator-friendly and native plant gardens
• Mass plantings and modern landscapes
• Containers and low-water landscapes

Care Tips:
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Cut back to a few inches in late winter before new growth appears. Minimal watering once established.

Add soft texture and bold color to your landscape with Pink Muhly Grass—nature’s own pink fireworks display!