Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
A cloud of pink in fall — gorgeous against bronze gravel and warm walls.
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Schedule: Weekly to twice-weekly in summer, less in cooler months.
Emitters: 1–2 emitters per shrub adjusted seasonally.
Most desert-adapted shrubs prefer drying out between waterings.
Arizona yards have very different microclimates. West-facing walls, glass, artificial turf, pavers, travertine, porcelain, and pool decking all increase reflected heat. AE considers these before confirming placement.
- Low root impact
AE verifies pool deck, paver, foundation, wall, and utility clearances before final planting.
Quick Facts
- Plant type
- Grass
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft tall and wide
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water use
- Low
- Bloom season
- Fall
- Flower color
- Pink
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Semi-evergreen
- Thorns / spines
- None
- Litter level
- Low
- Pool area
- Good with placement
- Pet/kid placement
- Good
- Maintenance
- Low
- Privacy value
- Low
- Shade value
- Low
- Native
- Southwest native
About Pink Muhly Grass
AE uses pink muhly for fall color and softness.
Best uses: Fall pink color, movement
AE Designer Opinion
Design Uses
- Mass planting
- Modern beds
- Pool area
Care & Maintenance
- Low water
- Cut back in late winter
- Full sun
Pairs Well With
- Deer Grass
- Red Yucca
- Damianita
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