grass · design plant record

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Pink muhly grass

A clumping grass whose airy pink autumn flowers need light and space.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.71–0.91 m (2.3–3 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Autumn, Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining ground in plenty of sun.

Cold survival and the strength of the flower display vary locally; avoid persistent saturation.

Keep the care in the decision

Retain the tan plumes where useful through winter, then remove old growth before the next flush.

Origin & safety checks

Central & Eastern U.S.A. to Guatemala and Caribbean. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.