muhlenbergia x 'pink flamingo'

Pink Flamingo Muhly Grass
USDA Zones 6-10

✅Recommended for Texas Gardens!

CATEGORY/FAMILY	Grass / Poaceae
NATIVE	Southwestern United States. This hybrid was discovered near Hempstead, Texas
GROWTH HABIT	Clumping. Does not produce viable seed because it is a hybrid (Muhlenberia lindheimeri x Muhlenberia capillaris)​
FOLIAGE	Green-gray foliage. ​Grows 3.5-4ft tall and 2-3ft wide.
FLOWERING CHARACTERISTICS	Grows 1-2ft above foliage. Light pink foxtail-like plumes emerge in fall
WATER NEEDS	Drought-tolerant
SOIL PREFERENCES	Tolerates a wide range from sand to clay
SUN EXPOSURE	Best in full sun. Tolerates light shade but won't bloom as profusely and will tend to flop in too much shade
SEASONAL APPEARANCE	Evergreen, warm-season grass. ​Blooms in fall/winter.

PLANTING TIPS
​Spacing:  Plant 4 - 5ft on center
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DESIGN NOTES

• Good for singular use or in groups
• Resistant to deer grazing

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