Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Muhly Grass
Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a native North American warm-season bunch grass renowned for its spectacular clouds of airy, pink-to-magenta flower plumes that appear in fall. The fine-textured, arching foliage forms dense mounds that provide year-round textural interest in the landscape. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant muhly grass in full sun for best performance and the most spectacular fall bloom display; it will tolerate very light shade but flowers are reduced.
Water regularly until established (first growing season), then muhly grass is highly drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental irrigation in NE Florida's summer rainfall pattern.
Thrives in sandy, well-drained Florida soils with minimal to no fertilization; heavy feeding produces floppy foliage and reduces drought tolerance.
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Common questions
Is Muhly Grass a good plant for St. Augustine?
Muhly Grass is a grass for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 2-3 feet (foliage clump); flower stalks reach 4-5 feet × 2-3 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.