Pink Muhly Grass

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

1.5-3 Feet

Mature Spread

2.5 Feet

Growing Zones

6 to 10

Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘Lenca’, is a stunning ornamental grass prized for its airy clouds of pink plumes that appear in late summer to fall. The fine-textured, deep green foliage forms a neat clump throughout the growing season, then transforms into a breathtaking display when topped with feathery pink blooms. Striking when backlit by the sun, Pink Muhly Grass adds movement, texture, and color to the landscape. It thrives in borders, mass plantings, containers, and rock gardens, making it one of the most versatile and showy ornamental grasses available.

Pink Muhly Grass Care

Plant in well-drained, average soil with full sun exposure for best results. Once established, this grass is drought tolerant and low maintenance, requiring only occasional watering during extended dry periods. Cut back in early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth for the new season.

Pink Muhly Grass Spacing

Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart when planting in borders or mass plantings. This spacing allows the airy plumes to create a dramatic drift effect while giving each clump room to grow.

Why Grow Pink Muhly Grass?

• Showy pink flower plumes from late summer through fall

• Compact clumping habit with fine-textured green foliage

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving

• Striking visual effect when planted in groups or backlit by the sun

• Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, and rock gardens

Pink Muhly Grass is a landscape showstopper, offering color, texture, and movement with very little care required. Whether planted in drifts, used as a specimen, or grown in containers, its spectacular pink blooms create an unforgettable garden display.