The changing appearance of muhly grass over the year makes it a refreshing ornamental choice: You'll witness 3-foot-tall, needle-like leaf fronds in spring and summer that give way to silky and ...

Muhly grass is a perennial plant that will last for decades, but another reason why it's so popular is that it doesn't need babying.When you plant it, dig a hole that's about two to three times as ...

The most common muhly grass is Lindheimer's. It is an upright-growing, stiff, but not sharp-bladed grass that grows to about 3 feet tall. The seed stalks can add 1 foot to the height.

Mexican feather grass — This perky little plant grows to about 18 inches by 18 inches and just keeps on performing in the garden. It self-sows prolifically. Gulf muhly — The glowing pink hue ...

Muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, is another one of our natives that produces dense clumps that can grow 2 to 5 feet tall with a 2- to 3-foot spread. Beautiful purplish plumes, ...

Bamboo muhly is larger than other muhly grasses. It will grow up to 6 feet tall and as wide without pruning. Giving it a haircut once or maybe twice a year will give it a groomed, well-behaved look.

One set of plants that fares well in droughts is ornamental grass. Here are some selections to consider. Purple fountain grass is used in landscapes for its striking color. The splash of red ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - That is such a true bright pink - not the dull, dusky mauves you see in the fall - it's 'Pink Muhly grass,' a very special ornamental grass. Muhlenbergia capillaris is a ...

Muhly grass has an understory of leaves and a canopy of flowers that rises 10-12 inches above its base. They float above the leaves in an airy, delicate pattern.

Muhly grass clumps are much smaller, so we’ll just have to wait and see. You’ll be able to see the green sprouts from the center of a recovering clump in mid-April.

Bamboo muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa) is a lovely perennial native grass — a great option if you want a soft, green look in a part of your yard. It has narrow bamboo-like leaves and thin stems. It ...

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of muhly grass, Japanese blueberry trees, foxtail ferns, bird of paradise, podocarpus, camellias, bush beans and lichen.