Purple Muhly Grass, Gulf Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Grasses
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Muhlenbergia capillaris Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Muhlenbergia capillaris |
| Common Name: | purple muhly grass gulf muhly |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, ornamental grasses, natives |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, curved |
| Height: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Spread: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Foliage: | dark green, finely textured clumping grass |
| Flower: | profusion of finely textured purple-red seed heads held above foliage |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement drought-tolerant |
| Soil: | well-drained adaptable tolerates salt |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 6 - 9 |
| Native Range: | Texas Southeastern US |
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