Muhlenbergia capillaris - Pink Hair Grass, Plant in 12cm Pot

Perhaps one of the most impressive of flowering grasses. When planted in groups this is a real head turner! Native to the dry, arid environments of Southern USA it was named after one of the first early-American scientists, Lutheran minister and self-taught botanist, Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg, who became interested in botany while hiding from British soldiers during the Revolutionary war! Muhlenbergia capillaris is an upright, robust, cylindrically leaved, perennial grass that forms clumps. In autumn it produces masses of stunning pink plumes that can last into winter. In addition, the stems turn an attractive reddish bronze. It is best planted in full sun, although will tolerate slight shade, prefers a slightly acidic soil and will tolerate poor dry sandy soils well. It grows best if given sufficient moisture but will not tolerate very wet or waterlogged locations. If planting in a pot or other small container. Use a good quality ericaceous John Innes compost to which up to 20% horticultural grit has been added, to improve drainage. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmocote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. John Innes is a soils based compost. Do not allow the pot or containers to become water logged.