Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward' or pink muhly grass forms clouds of ethereal pink fall flowers earlier than the species.
Description:
Muhlenbergia capillaris is an eastern North American native forming tidy clumps of fine blue foliage that provide valuable colour and texture to the garden. But it is in late summer that the plants explode into stunning clouds of airy pink. Intolerant of winter wet so plant in hot dry conditions and poor soils. Provide as much heat as you possibly can to bring plants into flower, especially on the West Coast. Luckily, 'Fast Forward' is also cooperative as it blooms 3 weeks earlier than the normal species.
Common Name: Pink Muhly Grass
Family: Aceraceae (The Maple Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Grass
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Wet prairies, savannas, the outer edges of marshes, and in well drained upland pine forests. It is frequently found near the coast in interdune swales.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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