Drought Tolerant Muhlenbergia Ruby Muhly Ornamental Grass Plant Seeds

Muhly Grass Seeds - Ruby

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Ruby Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia reverchonii ) - Grow Ruby Muhly Grass from ornamental grass seeds, and enjoy one of the most widely used and admired ornamental grasses. Also known Seep Muhly Grass, this grass grows in various areas across the United States although it is native to Texas.

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Grass Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

36 - 48 inches

WIDTH

24 - 36 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Blue/green

FLOWER COLOR

Purple

FALL COLOR

Purple

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Fertile, organic soil, dry or moist, but well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 7.2

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Muhlenbergia reverchonii

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 - 36 inches

Ruby Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia reverchonii ) - Grow Ruby Muhly Grass from ornamental grass seeds, and enjoy one of the most widely used and admired ornamental grasses. Also known as Seep Muhly Grass, this grass grows in various areas across the United States although it is native to Texas. The blue-green foliage is needle-like and gives the plant a stiff upright growth habit. Muhly grass offers a beautiful display in the fall with a delicate, purple cloud-like affect.

Muhly ornamental grass grows in drought conditions as well as wet conditions, and it prefers full sun although it will tolerate partial shade. Ruby Muhly Grass grows best in fertile soils, and if your soil is poor, consider adding organic matter to improve the condition of the soil.

How To Grow Ruby Muhly Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: In the spring, once temperatures are warm and frost danger has passed, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 6 inches and raking to a fine tilth. Remove rocks and clumps and smooth the soil flat and even. Place Ruby Muhly Grass seeds on the seedbed and press them firmly into the soil. Keep the ornamental grass seeds moist until germination occurs. Ornamental grass care includes cutting the plant back within twelve inches from the ground during the winter months before new growth in spring. After pruning, add a small amount of fertilizer to the soil around the ornamental grass.

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Grass Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

36 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Glossy green

FLOWER COLOR

Pink

FALL COLOR

Good fall color until hard frost

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Fertile, organic soil, moist, but well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 7.2

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 - 36 inches

Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - For a beautiful yet low maintenance, drought tolerant ornamental, start Pink Muhly Grass seeds, and enjoy the movement and texture of this native grass. Ornamental grasses add beauty to the landscape as they gently move in the breeze and create a billowing, delicate affect. Pinky Muhly Grass is also known as Hairawn Muhly Grass or Gulf Muhly Grass, and it is admired for its redish, pinkish color and water conservation for xeriscape landscaping.


Low maintenance

Muhly ornamental grass is very resistant against diseases and pests. It also tolerates heat, humidity, drought, and is highly salt tolerant.

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How to grow

How To Grow Muhly Grass From Seed: In the spring, once temperatures are warm and frost danger has passed, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 6 inches and raking to a fine tilth. Remove rocks and clumps and smooth the soil flat and even. Place Pink Muhly Grass seeds on the seedbed and press them firmly into the soil. Keep the ornamental grass seeds moist until germination occurs.

Ornamental grass care includes cutting the plant back within twelve inches from the ground during the winter months before new growth in spring. After pruning, add a small amount of fertilizer to the soil around the ornamental grass.

  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Give them plenty of water to establish. Drought tolerant after establishment.
  • Attracts birds and beneficial insects
  • Depth: Do not cover seed
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Grass Specifications

Pink Muhlygrass prefers to be grown in full sun, but it will tolerate partial shade. This ornamental grass grows best in fertile, well-draining soil. If you have clay, sandy soil, or other poor conditions, add a healthy amount of organic matter to the soil.

  • Height: 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

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