A quoted description of this grass describes its beauty: " One of the most striking perennials we saw was muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris. Our collective heads were turned on a bright October day when we saw a mass planting of muhly grass backlit by the early morning sun. The delicate, wispy plumes shimmered an iridescent pinkish-purple that made even the most flamboyant flowers look tame by comparison." (read the full article here......).
The Fall Extension Gardener Newsletter also has an article on ornamental grasses. Click on the 'Coastal Plains' version for gardening advice for Pitt County.
You will find muhly grass in our Wildflower Garden and Fire Hydrant Garden at the Arboretum.
