Prairie Winds® 'Candy Floss' Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia)

(Muhly Grass) Muhlenbergia PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Candy Floss' is a stunning ornamental grass celebrated for its soft texture and showy fall display. This compact, clump-forming muhly grass stands 36-42" tall by 48" wide and develops fine blue-green foliage that forms a neat mound through summer. In early fall, almost a month earlier than other similar varieties, airy flower plumes emerge in shades of soft pink to rosy lavender, creating a cloud-like effect that seems to float above the foliage. The blooms catch the light beautifully and provide dramatic seasonal interest. It is hardy in zones 6-10, making it a dependable choice for many climates.

'Candy Floss' thrives in full sun, where flowering and color are at their peak. It prefers well-drained to dry soil and is highly tolerant of heat and drought once established, making it an excellent low-maintenance option. This native grass is generally deer and rabbit resistant.

In garden design, PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Candy Floss' is ideal for perennial borders, prairie and meadow-style plantings, and mass plantings where its soft plumes can be fully appreciated. It pairs beautifully with late-season perennials and other ornamental grasses, adding movement, texture, and eye-catching fall color to the landscape. Muhlenbergia PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Candy Floss' is a Proven Winners® Perennial.