Muhlenbergia capillaris

  • Muhlenbergia capillaris  purple muhly
  • Muhlenbergia capillaris  purple muhly
purple muhly

This slender grass has stunning dusky purple pink panicles appearing in great clouds over the foliage in late summer, fall. It grows 3 feet tall and as wide and is best in sandy or rocky soil in full sun with some summer water. Good in open coastal woodlands, meadows, or as a specimen. Tolerates wind.