Groundcovers & Grasses

Pink Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris

$42.00

In Stock — 35 available

Container Size

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 2–3 ft
Mature Width: 2–3 ft
Bloom Season: Fall
Flower Color: Pink/Purple
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This ornamental grass thrives in the arid climate of Las Cruces, offering vibrant pink blooms that add late-season color. It's an excellent choice for low-water landscaping.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Xeriscape
Pollinator Gardens
Accents

Full Sun
Low Water
2–3 ft

Pink Muhly Grass is a stunning ornamental perennial known for its airy, cloud-like plumes that turn vibrant pink in fall. Its fine-textured green foliage forms a fountain-like clump, creating movement and softness in xeriscapes. Extremely drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliable in desert climates, it’s a standout choice for mass plantings, borders, and high-impact landscape color in Southern New Mexico.

Highlights:
• Dramatic pink plumes that glow in fall
• Soft, fountain-like texture for landscape contrast
• Highly drought-tolerant and low maintenance
• Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and accents
• Provides movement and visual softness in xeriscapes

Bloom: Fall
Flower: Pink plumes
Height: 2' – 4'
Spread: 2' – 4'
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Hardiness: Zones 6 – 10

Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhlenbergia_capillaris
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.

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