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Hairawn Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

Hairawn Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a stunning ornamental grass known for its airy, pink to purplish flower plumes that appear in fall.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Low to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Tolerates poor soil conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low requirement.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Full sun is ideal for best flowering and growth.

Water

Low to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established.

Water regularly during establishment; infrequent watering for mature plants.

Soil

Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Tolerates poor soil conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Thrives in USDA zones 6-9; tolerates heat and some cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low requirement.

Fertilize lightly in spring only if soil is poor.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Linear

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Synonyms
Muhlenbergia polypogon (DC.) Trin.
Muhlenbergia trichodes Steud.
Podosemum agrostideum (P.Beauv.) P.Beauv.
Podosemum capillare (Lam.) Desv.
Stipa capillaris Lam.
Stipa diffusa Walter
Tosagris agrostidea P.Beauv.
Trichochloa capillaris (Lam.) DC.
Trichochloa polypogon DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusMuhlenbergia
  • speciesMuhlenbergia capillaris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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