Pull-up muhly (Muhlenbergia filiformis)

Pull-up muhly

Muhlenbergia filiformis is an annual herb producing clumps of decumbent stems up to 30 centimeters long which root where their nodes touch the substrate. The inflorescence is a narrow, cylindrical array of appressed branches bearing many spikelets each about a millimeter long.

Scientific classification

Species

Pull-up muhly (Muhlenbergia filiformis)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Grass

Plant Type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Pull-up muhly

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: A young pull-up muhly requires frequent watering for active growth. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and needs supplemental water only in extreme dryness. Water only when the topsoil is dry, as pull-up muhly does not thrive in soggy or waterlogged conditions.

Fertilize: The ornamental grass pull-up muhly thrives with fertilizer application. Use a slow-release fertilizer in spring and mid to late summer, especially in poor soils or for plants with fewer blooms. Dilute a balanced fertilizer by half before feeding for optimal growth.

Pruning: Pull-up muhly is a grass-like plant with a fine appearance. Prune from early to late spring, removing dead stems to enhance growth and airflow, promoting density and reducing disease risk. Use sterile tools for pruning to maintain health and appearance.

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