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Muhlenbergia Capillaris.

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Plant belonging to the genus Muhlenbergia and the species capillaris. Its family is the grasses
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Origin and Description:

Belonging to the genus Muhlenbergia and the family of grasses, Muhlenbergia capillaris traces its roots to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Flourishing in tall grasslands, shrublands, and mixed coniferous forests, it adds its essence to oak forest communities. It boasts a majestic presence with dense basal leaves, narrow and pointed, extending up to 90 cm in length. Its spikes, reaching heights of up to 2 meters, contribute to an ornamental appearance with shades varying from purples to silvery greens.

Care, Watering, and Location:

This low-maintenance plant thrives under radiant sun or partial shade, making it an ideal companion for sandy, loamy, or clayey soils. Its frost tolerance makes it a robust choice for various climates. Its flowering period predominantly unfolds in summer, showcasing its splendor in gardens, borders, or flower beds.

Uses and Applications:

Beyond its ornamental appeal, this Muhlenbergia is a versatile ally. Its rapid maturity makes it suitable for low-maintenance gardens and as ground cover, forming dense masses that beautify any landscape. It becomes a natural guardian against erosion on slopes and margins, thanks to its expansive root system. Furthermore, its resilience to soils laden with chemical products makes it ideal for agricultural areas. Its capacity for biological filtration and tolerance to salinized soils make it valuable in various environments.

Pruning and Maintenance:

Pruning, although not essential, can be done at ground level to maintain its posture. Occasional raking to remove dry leaves is sufficient. While it grows rapidly, its expansion is controllable, making care and maintenance in the garden relatively easy.

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Data sheet

Name
Muhlenbergia Capillaris
Origen
suroeste de los EEUU y partes de México
Height
Up to 2m
Colour
Pink flowers
Flowering
Summer
Location
Sun or semishade
Irrigation
Moderated
Applications
Useful in low maintenance gardening, in borders, flowerbeds and as a ground cover creating dense masses, thanks to its ornamental aspect.
Others
It withstands drought well and during the winter it maintains the green color of its foliage.
Note
Being a live plant and depending on the season, the plant may be received, in some cases, not exactly the same as in the photograph, but as similar as possible. This does not affect the quality of the plant.

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