Pink Muhly Grass plant profile
Muhlenbergia capillaris
A perennial grass for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Pink Muhly Grass
Pink muhly grass is a clumping warm-season perennial grass grown for its pink fall flower cloud, established from seed or by division. As a warm-season perennial it is best set out or divided in spring; NC State advises giving it plenty of sun and massing it for the fall display.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Pink Muhly Grass in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 36 to 72 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.