Sericea Muhly Grass Spring2068 flower-heavy window boxes seen in

flower-heavy window boxes seen in the European countryside

It is remarkably water-wise once established

glowing lime-yellow flower bracts emerge in late winter and early spring — one of the longest-lasting and most distinctively colored early-season displays available

or as a vibrant "filler" in mixed patio containers

prolific flowering habit

Sericea Muhly Grass Spring2068 flower-heavy window boxes seen inSericea Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia sericea, syn. M. filipes, M. capillaris var. filipes) is a breathtaking ornamental grass native to the coastal plains and sandy soils of the southeastern United States, celebrated for its spectacular fall display of airy, reddish purple flower plumes that age to soft pink and shimmer above a graceful mound of fine blue green foliage. Often confused with the more common Muhlenbergia capillaris, sericea is a distinct