Product description
Muhlenbergia capillaris, or Muhly Grass, is a stunning ornamental perennial that brings soft movement and late season colour to the garden. Its fine, evergreen foliage forms a tidy mound through summer before erupting into airy pink plumes that glow beautifully in autumn light. Perfect for adding texture and gentle height, it works effortlessly in borders, gravel gardens, plant beds, and modern planting schemes.
Thriving in full sun and well drained soil, this dependable grass offers year round structure with very little fuss. It performs beautifully in containers too, making it a lovely choice for patios and outdoor potted displays. Once established, it’s drought tolerant and long lived, returning each year with its signature cloud like blooms and graceful evergreen presence.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris
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Product description
Muhlenbergia capillaris, or Muhly Grass, is a stunning ornamental perennial that brings soft movement and late season colour to the garden. Its fine, evergreen foliage forms a tidy mound through summer before erupting into airy pink plumes that glow beautifully in autumn light. Perfect for adding texture and gentle height, it works effortlessly in borders, gravel gardens, plant beds, and modern planting schemes.
Thriving in full sun and well drained soil, this dependable grass offers year round structure with very little fuss. It performs beautifully in containers too, making it a lovely choice for patios and outdoor potted displays. Once established, it’s drought tolerant and long lived, returning each year with its signature cloud like blooms and graceful evergreen presence.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Leave the faded Muhly Grass plumes in place over winter to provide structure and gentle movement, then cut them back in early spring to make way for fresh new growth.
How to Water
Established Muhly Grass prefers light, occasional watering, especially during warm, dry spells. Allow the soil to dry between drinks to keep the plant healthy and its evergreen foliage looking its best.
How to Plant
Plant Muhly Grass in a sunny position with free‑draining soil, spacing them 40-60cm apart, leaving room to develop its natural, airy shape. Set the plant at the same depth as it was in the pot and firm the soil gently around the base.
