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Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) — mature, plantedBestseller

Ornamental Grasses

Pink Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Airy clouds of cotton-candy pink plumes that glow in the autumn sun.

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Height: 1-2 ft.

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1-2 ft.

$25

Ornamental GrassDrought TolerantDeer ResistantFall Color

Why you'll love it

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
3 ft. - 4 ft. tall · 3 ft. - 4 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 6–9
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fall Color

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Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Pink Muhly Grass erupts in fall with airy, cotton-candy pink plumes that float above its fine green foliage like a glowing cloud. This clumping ornamental grass grows to 3-4 ft. tall and wide and is hardy across USDA zones 6-9. It's exceptionally drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in poor soils and full sun with virtually no care. Plant in masses or drifts for a breathtaking fall display, then cut back in late winter to refresh.

USDA hardiness zones 6–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
3 ft. - 4 ft.
Mature width
3 ft. - 4 ft.
Growth rate
Moderate
USDA zones
6-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water needs
Low
Soil
Well Drained
Spacing
3 ft.
Bloom season
Fall

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun and well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 3 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Drought tolerant once established — water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry between waterings.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

When does it turn pink?+

The signature pink plumes appear in fall, typically September through November, glowing especially when backlit by the sun.

How should I space them for a mass planting?+

Plant about 3 ft. apart so the clumps merge into a continuous pink cloud at bloom time.

How do I care for it?+

Almost none required - cut the foliage back to a few inches in late winter before new growth emerges.

What zones is it hardy in?+

It grows reliably across USDA zones 6 through 9.

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Lead time
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