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| Identification |
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Genus
Muhlenbergia
Species
capillaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pink muhly
hair grass
Family
GRAMINEAE
Specimen number
S11193
Data source
HtZn p143
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Rocky
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Muhlenbergia capillaris has attractive berries during the winter. Pink muhly (also known as hair grass) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is rocky. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in dry to moist soils. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
purple seed heads throughout winter
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Muhlenbergia capillaris is a perennial. Flowers: Pink muhly (locally known in some parts as hair grass) has airy sprays of flower spikes. Flowers are borne during the month of September. The blossoms are most often a pink color.
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