Pink Muhly Grass/: Muhlenbergia Capillaris, Care Botanical Garden Miami.

 

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Pink Muhly Grass

Scientific Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris
Common Names: Pink Muhly, Hairawn Muhly
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

🌍 Place of Origin

Native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Texas, and the Gulf Coast. Found naturally in prairies, pine flatwoods, and coastal uplands.

🪴 Growing Conditions

• USDA Growing Zones: 6–10

• Soil pH: 5.5–7.0 (tolerant of various soils; prefers sandy or well-drained)

• Sunlight: ☀️ Full sun (essential for best flowering)

• Water Needs: 💧 Low once established

• Drought Tolerance: ✅ Excellent

• Indoor Potting: 🪴 Not suitable for indoor growing

• Best Use in Landscape:
  Stunning in mass plantings, borders, wildflower meadows, xeriscapes, or as an accent in coastal gardens. Graceful movement and airy pink color make it ideal for softening architectural edges.

🌺 Uses & Symbolism

• Ornamental Use: Loved for its misty pink-purple plumes in late summer to fall, bringing a dreamlike glow to any landscape

• Cultural Meaning: Symbol of softness, femininity, and natural elegance. Associated with harmony and beauty in movement.

• Other Uses: Helps control erosion on slopes and dunes; often used in ecological restoration projects

⚕️ Medicinal Properties & Studies

• Traditional Uses: None documented in herbal medicine

• Modern Research:

  • No known medicinal compounds studied in this grass

  • Valuable as a native species for restoring biodiversity and habitat for beneficial insects

• Pharmacological Actions: None

• Vitamins & Minerals: Not applicable

🐾 Toxicity & Safety

• Toxic to Pets or Humans: ❌ No – considered non-toxic

• Insecticidal Properties: 🚫 None

• Pollinators: 🐝 While wind-pollinated, it provides shelter and habitat for beneficial insects

• Other Notes: Excellent ecological choice; deer-resistant

🌿 Quick Symbols Overview:
☀️ Full Sun | 💧 Low Water | ✅ Drought Tolerant | 🪴 Not for Indoors | 🐝 Habitat Support | ❌ Non-Toxic

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