Scientific Name
Muhlenbergia capillaris

Common Name
Gulf muhly; Pink hair grass; Pink muhly; Mule grass

Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Height: 3'
Light Requirements: Sun to light shade
Soil/Moisture: Well drained soil does well in hot dry sandy sites; very drought tolerant
Form/Texture: Clump; fine textured basal foliage
Inflorescence: Airy inflorescence often colored pink, purplish red, purplish gray; drys to a light buff
Comments: Dark green glossy leaves
Cultivars: Lenca (Regal Mist): deep pink
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