Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is one of the most spectacular fall-blooming ornamental grasses in the landscape — a fountain of fine green blades that erupts in late summer into an airy cloud of cotton candy-pink plumes that shimmer and dance in the breeze. Native to the eastern U.S., it's heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and thrives in sandy, dry sites where other plants struggle. A showstopper from late summer through winter with virtually no maintenance required.

Why Gardeners Choose Pink Muhly Grass

• Stunning fall display: Massive pink plumes emerge from 4-foot stems in late summer — one of the most dramatic seasonal transformations of any ornamental grass.
• Long season of interest: Plumes persist through fall and into winter, providing months of visual impact.
• Drought and heat tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry, sandy conditions with minimal water once established.
• Low maintenance: No deadheading, dividing, or spraying needed — just a cutback in late winter.
• Versatile: Works beautifully in mass plantings, borders, containers, and dried arrangements.

Planting & Care

• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Well-drained; thrives in sandy, lean, and dry soils.
• Height: 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide with a cascading fountain habit.
• Watering: Regular watering until established; very low needs after.
• Pruning: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.

Shipping Information

• Ships in 3.5-inch pots, fully rooted and ready to plant.
• Cannot ship to: Oregon (OR).