Gulf Muhly Grass

Gulf Muhly is a lovely and durable native Texas grass.

Its fine textured gray green foliage has a stiff upright habit. It grows about two to three feet tall and wide.

Beautiful billowy plumes that look like pink smoke hang softly above the foliage. Bloom time is usually from the end of September through October in north Texas.

Gulf Muhly grows in full sun and will adapt to drought as well as moist conditions.

The genus name is derived from German botanist G.H.E.

Muhlenberg who found it growing in sandy coastal areas as well as in upland areas.

Highly ornamental and very durable, Muhlenbergia capillaris has become a north Texas favorite.