Pink Muhly grass is a striking, low maintenance ornamental grass.

In the spring and summer the shoots are green, but as autumn comes, this grass produces fuzzy pink seed heads that are absolutely stunning. This display is like cotton candy floss. Even through the dormant period, the seed heads still give a visual appeal when not much else is happening in the garden.

It grows from 1 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Hardy to minus 20C.

Muhly grass prefers sunlight (at least 3 hours a day). Once established it requires dryish conditions, with well-drained soil. It is regarded as drought tolerant.

In terms of soil pH, this grass prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils. Soil with too high of a pH level (alkaline) will be damaging to the plant. It is also salt tolerant. If you have chalky soil, I suggest you add a mix of mulch and gritty sand to the planting area.

How to grow - sprinkle and lightly press the seeds onto the surface of compost in a small 3 inch pot. I always add about 20% sharp sand to the compost and mix thoroughly for good drainage. Do not cover the seed. Do not bury.

Mist using a plastic atomiser spray to keep moist, but not too wet or the tiny seeds will rot. It's unlikely you will need to water again whilst in the plastic bag. The compost should appear dark in colour when adequately moist. 

Place pot in a clear plastic "food" bag. (Bacofoil Zipper bags are good). Do not use the blue tinted bags as these block UV light. Seal. Misting should not usually be required whilst the bag is sealed as moisture is retained. Place in a warm (approx. 16 - 20C), light place until germination occurs. When germination occurs, open plastic bag slightly for ventilation, gradually increasing opening as plant grows, but leave around pot for protection. Plant out when large enough to handle easily. Water until established then only in severely dry conditions.

Maintenance - cut back to 3 to 4 inches from the crown in EARLY spring, before new growth starts. Pruning later will disturb the flowering period.

Muhly grass can also be divided as it grows.