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White Cloud Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'
Do you want your garden to feel like cloud nine? Float to a grassy heaven with the beauty that is the White Cloud Muhly Grass!
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Most people are familiar with the vivacious and exuberant Pink Muhly Grass, but if you are looking for something with that voluminous body that's a little more understated, then the White Cloud Muhly Grass is the plant for you!
Botanically referenced as Muhlenbergia Capillaris, White Cloud Muhly grass is an ornamental grass that boasts creamy ivory blooms atop deep blue-green foliage. Loved for its low-maintenance nature and drought tolerance, this stunning landscape plant will easily complete any yard project.
Ideal conditions for Muhly Grass include full sun and well-drained soils. The North American Native plant can handle a wide variety of conditions though and is known for tolerating poor soils, heat, and humidity.
In fall and winter, when many plants are headed into dormancy, the White Cloud Grass shines! Enjoy the fluffy white plumes late into the season, and enjoy the vibrant green hues in spring, summer, and fall. We recommend this perennial grass for mass plantings and spots where other plants may struggle to thrive.
| Hardiness Zone: | 7-10 |
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| Mature Height: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
| Water Requirements: | Drought tolerant after established, water thoroughly in extreme heat |
| Selling Points: | Can grow under black walnut, winter interest, deer resistant, non-invasive |
| Difficulty: | Moderate (easy once established) |
How to Care for White Cloud Muhly Grass
Before you buy a White Cloud Muhly Grass, make sure to read about the care instructions that are required and recommended to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
What is the best light for White Cloud Muhly Grass?
When planting your White Cloud Muhly Grass, be sure to choose the best location for the plant to thrive. It grows and flowers best in full sun, but it also tolerates part shade, especially in zones 8 and 9.
How do I prune my White Cloud Muhly Grass?
The Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' maintains shape even while dormant so it still looks great in the winter. To cut back White Cloud Muhly grass, only prune if too tall or floppy. If you do cut back, ensure it is prior to August so flowering is not impeded. Take care to cut back in the late winter before spring growth emerges.
How do I water White Cloud Muhly Grass?
White Cloud Muhly Grass has adaptations that make it a great choice for low-water landscapes. However, it needs proper drainage to sustain wet winters. In containers, White Cloud Muhly Grass takes average moisture but should not stay wet. Over watering, especially during dormancy, can be problematic. Water twice weekly for the first two to three months following planting. After established, this ornamental grass is extremely drought tolerant and rarely needs additional water. The exception is in extreme heat, especially in the first summer.
How do I plant Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'?
White Cloud Muhly Grass is often found in rocky soil and can thrive in hot and dry conditions. As a non-invasive perennial sedge-like plant that grows up to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, you will want to space appropriately according to your desired finished look. It does best in mildly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.8 organic soil. Many gardeners opt to purchase White Cloud Muhly grass in September when they are displaying their brilliant pink seasonal color. However, it is better to plant this grass in the spring since they do not always overwinter well, especially when they are first being established.
