pink muhlygrass

Pink muhlygrass should be watered regularly to keep it healthy and attractive. The best watering schedule for this species is to water it weekly, providing it with about 1 inch of water. For light sandy soils, water more often, every 4 to 5 days. If the soil is heavier or clay-based, watering once a week should be sufficient. During the summer months, it's important to pay close attention to the weather; if the temperatures rise above 85 degrees Fahrenheit and/or no rain falls, then an additional deep watering of the plant is necessary. During the winter months, reduce your watering to every other week. If the temperature is cold and it's raining regularly, you can reduce your watering to once a month.

Pink muhlygrass generally requires full sunlight for optimal growth and health. It prefers 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. When planted in a shadier location, pink muhlygrass will survive, but it will not grow and flower as densely as if it were in an area with full sun exposure. If grown in partial shade, pink muhlygrass will still spread and develop a pink flower hue during its bloom time.

Pink muhlygrass should be pruned annually in late winter to early spring, before the plant starts to put out new growth. Pruning should be done in 2 steps: First, cut out any dead or decaying foliage and stems. Second, cut back the top of the plant to encourage fuller and healthier growth. It is not necessary to cut overly aggressive or invasive stems, as pink muhlygrass naturally slows down its growth as it ages. Cutting should be done with pruning shears or clippers, and new growth should be trimmed back to around 6 to 8 inches from the base of the plant. Pruning pink muhlygrass will help maintain its shape and prevent it from becoming scraggly or unruly.