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The Hairawn Muhly (Capillaris) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Hairawn Muhly (Capillaris) has yellow-green foliage and inconspicuous red flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous purple fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the fall, with fruit and seed production starting in the fall and continuing until winter. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Hairawn Muhly (Capillaris) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Hairawn Muhly (Capillaris) will reach up to 3 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.
The Hairawn Muhly (Capillaris) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed, sprigs. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 7°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| General Type | Graminoid |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Fall |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Bunch |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 3 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Fall Winter |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Seed, Sprigs |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | 7 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 9 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Moderate |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.8–6.8 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 11000–18000 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 9 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 120 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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