Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist' - Regal Mist Grass
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Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Narrow spikey green foliage forms and upright, open mound that provides the backdrop for tall, airy pink to purplish colored seed heads starting in August. Its color intensifies as weather cools while its seeds provide a banquet for seed loving native birds. Easy to grow and poor soil tolerant.
Provides nesting and shelter to native birds
Birds love its abundant seeds
Deer and disease resistant
Easy to grow and drought, humidity tolerant
Perfect for massing in poor soil areas
DESCRIPTION
Regal Mist GrassMuhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Narrow spikey green foliage forms and upright, open mound that provides the backdrop for tall, airy pink to purplish colored seed heads starting in August. Its color intensifies as weather cools while its seeds provide a banquet for seed loving native birds. Easy to grow and poor soil tolerant.
BENEFITS
Attracts vital native insectsProvides nesting and shelter to native birds
Birds love its abundant seeds
Deer and disease resistant
Easy to grow and drought, humidity tolerant
Perfect for massing in poor soil areas
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Native to New England, south to Florida and west to Texas and the lower Midwest. Found on sandy, pine openings, prairies and dry, exposed ledges.
Interesting Facts
Ladybugs feed on scale insects, white flies, mites, and aphids so they are considered beneficial insects. Welcome this beneficial native insect to your garden where an adult beetle can eat up to 50 aphids a day.
GROWING TIPS
Prefers sandy or rocky, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. This is a clump forming ornamental grass that does not spread aggressively.