Muhlenbergia capillaris
hairgrass, muhly grass
Nomenclature
Common Name:
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Genus species:
Family:
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
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Light:
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Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Usually moist, occasional inundation -to- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Clay, Lime Rock
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Muhly grass forms a low canopy that small animals can use for shelter and refuge.
Small birds eat the seeds.
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General Comments:
There are three subspecies included in this description. Together, they are found in all coastal counties of Florida and many inland ones. As a grass, it is likely undercollected and it has likely been excluded by many agricultural practices, so at least one of these subspecies is potentially native throughout Florida. Muhlenbergia capillaris var. capillaris is the subspecies that is most commonly available from nurseries.
