Partial Shade to Full Sun(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
3-4 Feet
Mature Spread
2-3 Feet
Growing Zones
6 to 9
White Muhly Grass or Muhlenbergia capillaris introduces color and texture into a landscape all year, but this stunning ornamental grass is truly spectacular during the fall. Thin blue-green foliage grows upright and adds height to a landscape through spring and summer. The cloud-like flowers bloom in the fall and have a wispy, billowing appearance.
Feature this low-maintenance and drought-tolerant grass in a mixed bed, or use it to create a lovely mass planting simply because of its unique good looks. The wispy flowers provide visual interest and texture into the fall while providing a prairie-like atmosphere. This ornamental grass also means business and can be used for erosion control. White Muhly Grass is a native plant that grows in zones 6 through 10.
White Muhly Grass Care
White Muhly Grass has a medium growth rate and grows best in full sun. Plant it in rich, moist soil with good drainage. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Apply a layer of organic compost in the spring for nutritional support.
Trim growth to a few inches above ground level in late winter or early spring. An annual pruning is not mandatory but allows the plant to start fresh each spring.
White Muhly Grass Spacing
White Muhly Grass stands 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity. Create a continuous row by spacing plants 3 feet apart.
White Muhly Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 – 9
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 – 4 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 – 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 – 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description: Creamy white hue
Bloom Period: Spring to Fall
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green Shades
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
