Friday, October 23, 2009

Blooming Friday -- Lindheimer's Muhly



Lindheimer's Muhly is not a haze of purple cotton candy like Muhlenbergia capillaris or filipes, but it's very elegant in its own right, being a slender grass with 4-5 foot tall feathery flowerheads. Some years the show is very short, but this year the inflorescences kept their color for a long time.


The new ones sparkle silver in the sunlight.




Graceful in all stages


the flowerheads gradually fade to a pale wheaten color.


For more Blooming Friday posts, visit Katarina at roses and stuff.


Posted by sweetbay at 12:19 AM

28 comments:

  1. Ellie Mae's CottageOctober 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Beautiful plant. Seems like it looks good for many months. I love plants like that. -Jackie

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  2. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Hi Sweetbay~~ Okay, here's one for the wishlist. Your last photo completely sold me. I love the uniqueness of the inflorescens. More narrow than Miscanthus and taller and fluffier or looser than Pennisetum. It almost looks like a scaled down pampas grass. A winner for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. LillebethOctober 23, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Sweet and graceful grass. So beautiful in form and coloring. Lovely Photos. Have a nice week end!

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  4. MarieOctober 23, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Lovely grass an great shots. Have a nice friday.

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineOctober 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Oh my, I LOVE that. It is so lacy, and frosty looking. Love the sparkles and how they look like wands.

    FlowerLady

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  6. tinaOctober 23, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    It is pretty. You really can't go wrong with ornamental grasses (unless they are aggressive self seeders). This sways so nicely.

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  7. Janet, The Queen of SeafordOctober 23, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Nice grass, it certainly does have a silvery sheen to it in the sunlight. Looks like a nice addition to the garden.

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  8. CarolOctober 23, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Seeing you first and last shots inspire me to see if I can grow this plant here... most likely as an annual... very stately and lovely photos. Carol

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  9. littlewingOctober 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures! The blooms on my clump are sparse this year. I probably need to move some to another spot because when it's happy those blooms are gorgeous:)

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  10. RoseOctober 23, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    What a pretty grass! I'm trying to learn more about grasses before planting any--this one definitely looks like a great candidate for my garden.

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  11. Chloe mOctober 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Very graceful looking grass. I like the lighter color foliage, it would go well with purple or white.
    Love it.
    Rosey

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  12. Roses and LilacsOctober 23, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Very different from the pink cotton candy variety I see in other posts. I'll have to see if this one is hardy in my area. The pink one is not.
    Marnie

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  13. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful shots of such an elegant- looking grass:) I like the way you captured that silver in the sun. Beautiful!

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  14. DarlaOctober 23, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I can almost see it dancing on the breeze!

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  15. QOctober 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I love grasses. This one is fantastic!
    Sherry

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  16. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressOctober 23, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    I love the silvery color of it. It does almost look like it's been covered in frost.

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  17. HelenJOctober 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    This fabolous grass is a new aquiantance for me, but I love it!

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  18. MiaOctober 23, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Silvery axes to a blue sky, beautiful. I never though of "grass" as being a useful plant in Garden before, but now I really begin to realize all the beauty and regret I haven't planted more of them. Next year.. i'm going to need a bigger garden :)

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  19. Northern Beauty SeekerOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I love its height and the way it looks like delicate embroidery. Lovely!

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  20. Angel.PearlsOctober 24, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Love those pretty 'grass'!//Eva

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  21. Southern AspirationsOctober 24, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I am not familiar with this grass but it's amazing and makes great photographs!

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  22. The Curious HoltsOctober 24, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I'm sold too! I just found your blog, and I was wondering if I can come live with you on that gorgeous piece of land? I'm very good with house and yard work and I'm quiet. Sort of.

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  23. sweetbayOctober 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Thank you for your comments everyone! The Curious Holts, I'm glad you found my blog. You're good with housework? Hmmm, tempting. :)

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  24. lareineOctober 25, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    now, with these beauties, who would say that summer is over?... they must really look regal as they sparkle in the sunlight :)

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  25. KerriOctober 25, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I haven't seen this grass before. It sure is a pretty one, and your photos show it off beautifully.
    Is it hardy in cooler zones (I'm in 5)?

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  26. GailOctober 25, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I love this grass SB! Thank you for sharing it with us. Must add it to the list....more native grasses that might grow here are needed! gail

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  27. Monica the Garden FaerieOctober 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Love the white feathery texture! Ideal to brighten up a dark area, and surely looks graceful in wind.

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  28. JanieOctober 26, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    They look like silver lace, a very beautiful addition to your already lovely garden.

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