Masses of tall, delicate flower panicles create a vibrant rosy red haze over the fine textured, grassy leaves and are attractive through the winter. Superior groundcover when massed with shrubs and trees. Adapted to reflected heat, dry sites and poor soils.
Tags: Ornamental Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
3 feet tall and as wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Period:
Fall
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.