Muhlenbergia sericea 'White Cloud'
White Awn Muhly
Description
Muhlenbergia sericea 'White Cloud' is a discovery from my old Greenlee Nursery. Its soft, blue-green foliage is topped by vertical foxtails that are showy on the plant from fall well into winter. The flowers emerge iridescent creamy pink and dry to an attractive tan color. One of the longest-blooming fountain grasses, Muhlenbergia sericea 'White Cloud' is one of the first flowering muhlys to bloom in the spring. With 2-3 feet tall foliage and flowers held 2 to 3 feet above that, its upright habit works well in large drifts. Plant in an exposed sunny area for a wonderful backlit effect where it can catch the breeze.
General Details
Plant Type
Grass, Poaceae
Native Region
Southeastern USA
Seasonality
Warm-season, evergreen
Height
Foliage grows 2-3 feet tall, flowers 2-3 feel above the foliage
Width
3-4 feet
Alternate Names
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' Hort., Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes
Aesthetic Form
Landscaping Value
Meadows, flowering accent, mass plantings
Foliage
Narrow, blue-green leaves
Flower Form
Airy foxtails emerge creamy pink, mature to tan
Bloom Cycle
Fall to winter
Growth Habits
Clumping
Plant Pairings
No Available Information
Care & Maintenance
Watering Needs
Low water needs, drought-tolerant
Soil Preferences
Wide adaptability from sand to clay
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Winter Heartiness
0° F, USDA zones 7-10
Desert Adaptability
No Available Information
Costal Adaptability
No Available Information