Light. Grows best in full sun and also takes light shade.
Water. Water new plants until established. After that it handles drought well, and it also tolerates soil that stays wet for part of the year.
Soil and feeding. It grows in poor sandy soil and needs little feeding. Fertilize lightly in spring as new growth begins.
Size. Clumps grow to about 3 ft tall and about as wide; fall flower stalks can rise to 5 ft. Space plants 24–36 in apart.
Pruning. Cut clumps back to the ground in late winter, before new spring growth. Divide older clumps in early spring.
Good to know. A Florida native of pinelands and marl prairies. It tolerates salty wind well and gives cover to small wildlife. The pink-purple plumes peak in fall.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Muhly Grass · Natives for Your Neighborhood (Institute for Regional Conservation): Muhlenbergia capillaris
