Pink Flamingo is one of the most spectacular native grasses for its big size, thin evergreen leaves and bright pink flower plumes that cover the grass in late summer. A heat loving hybrid discovered in Texas. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Pink Flamingo Muhly Grass
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Muhlenbergia Pink Flamingo
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Pink
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
4-5' tall.
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
15-18" wide.
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Early to mid fall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Deer Resistant, Native, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Southeast, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Neonicotinoid Free
 
   
 
Yes