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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 23, 2018
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    To ensure that this blooms, you should go in every few years and divide them up. Other than that, you can apply some potassium and phosphorus. These will help it to bloom. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 25, 2019
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    It is about the time to start cutting the dead growth off. New growth should replace it when the temperatures remain above freezing. If not, then it is likely to have been killed off. I would wait another month before deciding if they are dead or not.

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    BushDoctor on
    June 3, 2019
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    Unfortunately, these should not brown fully. They should remain mostly green throughout the year. They should also be cut lightly in spring. Cutting in fall will take away their insulation from the cold.

    They may have died and are in need of a replant. This article will help with the care of these in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    July 20, 2019
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    I'm sorry, I forgot the link to Clemson's article. Here it is: https://hgic.clemson.edu/muhly-grass-mealybug/?message=helpful&outcome=success

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    July 20, 2019
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    I think you have a mealybug infestation. Attached is a link to a Clemson Univ. article on pests of muhly grass. The included picture looks a lot like your plant. Unfortunately, no one knows yet the best way to many the infestation. Clemson asks for your help in researching what works and what doesn't. Unfortunately, that leaves you on your own. Options I would consider are pesticides rated for mealybugs and cutting the plant all the way down and disposing of the refuse. For good measure, blast it with the hose after cutting it down to dislodge low-lying mealybugs. Good luck!

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 23, 2019
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    Usually, Spring is the time to plant these to avoid failure to take root. It sounds like the transplant has failed. This can happen due to overwatering, or warm temperatures. You may not know until Spring, whether they are fully dead or not.

    This article will help you to plant this grass: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    January 9, 2020
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    It should be okay. You are in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Muhly grass can take the low temps in zone 7 and some down to zone 5. So as far as cold tolerance, you are fine. Other factors are soil and drainage which the following article highlights. Maybe start it indoors and plant it out when temps warm up and the growing season starts in spring. That way it can get off to a good start and gain some maturity before the next winter.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    July 29, 2020
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    It may not have been established yet when you quit watering. I think I see some green in the center. You may have caught it in time if it just needs more water. If it doesn't rain each week, I would give it a deep watering. Even though it is a drought tolerant plant, it needs to be established before it can go without moisture. (I lost a couple by not watering enough.)
    The other consideration would be to check for good drainage. Muhly grass doesn't like wet feet. So it's possible it was overwatered in the beginning and root rot set in, especially if the site doesn't drain well.

    Here is more about their care:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm

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