Muhlenbergia cappillaris
Muhly Grass is a beautiful bunch grass that brings excitement to any landscape in north, central, or south Florida. It does well in zones 8-11. This Florida native plant can grow anywhere from 2-5 feet tall, and will spread to be about 2-3 feet wide. It likes a soil pH ranging from 6.0 - 8.0. It prefers a sandy soil. It can do well in wet, dry or in between soils. It wants full sun, but good news to all you beach residents, this pretty purple/pink delight has a high salt tolerance. The inflouresence of purple will bloom in the fall. They look lovely as specimen plants, but are gorgeous in mass.
I have a very sandy yard. My house is probably 6 miles from the gulf, as the crow flies. My area of Florida is characterized as Pine Flatwoods. Muhly grass does beautifully in my yard. It has a moderate rate of growth. I just plant it, water it for establishment and then let it do its thing. No fertilizer or special treatment. I plan on buying some more muhly grass at local plant sales.
If you want to experience the beautiful purple plumage, don't prune or cut this grass down in the summer.
Happy planting!
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