Regal Mist® Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Lenca'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established water during dry spells.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | mew-len-BERG-gee-uh kap-ill-AIR-iss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide, in bloom. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | Wonderful planted in mass with a solid wall background to highlight the flowers. Also attractive planted out in the open next to a pond or pool. The delicate, airy flowers wave and shimmer in the wind. This plant is versatile and can be mixed into ornamental or native landscape designs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established water during dry spells. |
| Companion Plants | Scotch Broom (Cytisus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Speedwell (Veronica) |
Easy to grow and adaptable; thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, thrives with regular moisture but tolerates some drought. For a neat appearance, hard prune old foliage annually, before new leaves emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant