Muhlenbergia sericea

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Description

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John's Notes

Design Considerations

When it has dried or matured to its white-ish color, it has a cloud-like, whimsical aesthetic that looks especially great in the early morning or early evening light.

Muhlenbergia sericea vs Muhlenbergia capillaris

Muhlenbergia sericea is not to be confused with Muhlenbergia capillaris. In fact for California climates, John Greenlee finds that Muhlenbergia sericea is a much stronger grower and flowers more reliably than its counterpart.

General Details

Plant Type

Grass, Poaceae

Native Region

Southeastern USA

Seasonality

Warm-season, evergreen

Height

Foliage grows 3-4 feet tall, flowers 1-2 feet above the foliage

Width

3-4 feet

Alternate Names

Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes

Aesthetic Form

Landscaping Value

No Available Information

Foliage

Narrow blue-green foliage

Flower Form

Showy pink flowers that dry to a white-ish color

Bloom Cycle

Fall to winter

Growth Habits

Clumping, does not spread from seed

Plant Pairings

No Available Information

Care & Maintenance

Watering Needs

Low, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Preferences

Wide adaptability from sand to clay

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Winter Heartiness

0° F, USDA zones 6-10

Desert Adaptability

No Available Information

Costal Adaptability

No Available Information