Pink muhly grass is also known as gulf muhly or hair grass. It is a low-maintenance ornamental grass. It grows in most of the US and Central America. It grows well in full sun and has seasonal colour in fall. It grows well in clay or rocky soils. It can be grown in most soil types, demanding little water. 

Pink Muhly Grass Care

This grass is loved for landscaping, meadows, parks and residential areas. Here are some Pink Muhly Grass care tips:

  • Plant in a spot that gets ample sunlight, with six or more hours of direct sunlight.
  • Almost any soil will work, even clay or thin, rocky soils.
  • Water the pink muhly grass to establish it, but it won't need much supplemental watering.
  • Keep the grass protected from temperatures below -10°F.
  • It's not worth fertilizing unless the soil is truly low-nutrient and the grass seems to be suffering. 

Watering

Pink Muhly Grass has very strong roots and is suitable for use in any landscaping project. Of course, for the first few months, the moisture level of the soil needs to be maintained at an optimum level for it to get the extra water. This helps your Pink Muhly become robustly established before it can then withstand dry soil conditions. Pink Muhly Grass requires only good, deep watering per establishment, especially during long periods of heat and drought. Read more about ‘Best Watering Tips for Happy, Healthy Plants’.

Fertilization

While Pink Muhly Grass is not one to need much in the way of extra fertilization, here is a specific recommendation just in case: We suggest feeding your plants in late winter or earliest spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in case your plants struggle or show signs of stunted growth. Although fertilization is not required for successful growth, it can help in making your plants grow faster and more vigorously.

Add the fresh addition of organic bark mulch to your newly planted Pink Muhly. It not only retains moisture but also fights the weedy pests who are out to steal your plant's water and nutrients. Plus, insulate your roots for the frigid winters. Meaning, you do even less watering. To apply, add 1-2 inches of mulch a few inches from the root zone of your newly planted seedlings in late fall before the ground freezes.

Pruning

Although it is not strictly necessary, Pink Muhly Grass can be sheared to within a few inches of the ground in late winter or early spring once it has gone dormant and turned brown. Ultimately, this will foster stronger new growth and brighter blooms next spring.

Landscape Ideas

Pink Muhly Grass grows to about 2-3 feet tall and wide at full size so it's incredibly versatile and can be placed just about anywhere. A couple of landscaping ideas you may want to consider include:

  • Pink Muhly combines well with companion plants like The Magic Rose Camellia or Variegated Liriope. It's one of the best plants to make a whimsical landscape feature. Breathtaking colour contrast in mixed beds with groups of 3 to 5.If you are interested in buying ornamental grasses then read  ‘Top 8 Ornamental Grasses - Guide on How to Choose’.
  • Pink Muhly Grass works great by your mailbox or as a focal point in your landscape. You can welcome other people to your home from the driveway, or make visitors feel like they are walking into a fairy tale with lines leading up to the front door. Read more about ‘Ornamental Grasses’.
  • Pink Muhly Grass can also be done by container planting, simply place pots with drainage holes on a deck or patio for attractive outdoor living decoration.
  • Pink Muhly Grass is one of the most beautiful and versatile ornamental grasses on the scene today. Although not always easy to find at the local garden centre, Pink Muhly Grass is offered in our online nursery for purchase any time of the year.

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