Muhlenbergia capillaris
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Muhlenbergia capillaris

pink muhly
hair grass

  family gramineae 
  genus muhlenbergia 

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Identification
Genus  Muhlenbergia Species  capillaris Variety  Cultivar  Common names  pink muhly   hair grass Family  GRAMINEAE Specimen number  S11193 Data source  HtZn p143
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
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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