Muhly Grass

Description:

Muhly grass is a clump-forming perennial that grows 3 to 4 feet tall, with a similar spread. The wiry stems and leaves of the grass are topped with a purplish pink or pure pink inflorescence that is about 18 inches long and 10 inches wide. The inflorescence has a silky, light texture, and lasts for six to eight weeks in late summer. These are followed by wispy tan seed heads.

Habitat:

Muhly grass occurs in beach dunes and sand hill communities, as well as wet prairies, savannas and upland pine forests. These specimens were observed at a County nature Preserve in a sand hill-like area w/ a sprinkling of Saw Palmetto. The photos were taken 8 days subsequent to a prescribed fire of the area. You can see already that there is some regrowth to the grass.