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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Flower Color: Light Gray |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Parentage: (M. capillaris x M. lindheimeri) |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingo' (Pink Flamingo Muhly) - An upright warm-season grass that has foliage to 3 to 4 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide with narrow gray-green leaves. In late summer into mid fall appear airy pink flower spikes, arching above the foliage by about one and a half feet. Plant in full sun and irrigate occasionally to infrequently. Hardy to at least -10 °and useful in USDA Zones 6-10 - some report good in zone 5 (-20 °F) as well. This is a tough heat-loving grass that has performed well in the dry southwest US and in Texas. It is both drought tolerant and resistant to deer predation. Great for use in mass plantings or in tight locations were its narrow and upright habit makes it the perfect fit. This plant is a naturally occurring hybrid that was discovered at Peckerwood Garden near Hempstead Texas. It is reasonable to assume that it is a hybrid between Muhlenbergia capillaris and Muhlenbergia lindheimeri. The plant and flowers are much taller and upright like Muhlenbergia lindheimeri but more plumy and pink like Muhlenbergia capillaris. We thank the Grassman John Greenlee for turning us on to this wonderful grass and Hoffman Nursery in North Carolina for supplying us with our stock. Images on our website courtesy of Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the University of Tennessee Extension Service. These pictures and more information of the University of Tennessee October 2011 Plant of the Month Page. The German naturalist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber (1739-1810) named the genus for Gotthilf Heinrich (Henry) Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815) who was American born but returned to his ancestral Germany for schooling and later returned to America. He was an ordained Lutheran minister but devoted his free time to the study of the botany.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingo' .
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