In late summer and fall, some varieties of these plants display fluffy plumes of color at the tops of the grasses in pink, purple, or white.
Muhly grass is hardy—it’s drought- and salt-tolerant—and it likes sandy or rocky well-drained soils. In late summer and fall, some varieties of these plants display fluffy plumes of color at the tops of the grasses in pink, purple, or white. Come November, the color fades as beige seeds take its place, creating a buffet for many songbirds.