Pruning guide
How to prune muhly grass
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Pruning muhly grass — FAQ
When should I prune muhly grass?
Late winter to early spring. Bundle the clump loosely with twine, then cut straight across at 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) with shears or hedging clippers. This makes clean-up easy and avoids scattering dead material. Do not cut in autumn — the display lasts until late winter.
How often does muhly grass need pruning?
Annually. Muhly Grass puts on a spectacular autumn pink-purple flower display. Leave it standing through winter — the seed heads persist attractively and provide birds with food. Cut the whole clump back hard to 3–4 inches in late winter or very early spring, well before spring growth begins. No summer pruning is needed or beneficial.
How do you prune muhly grass?
Bundle the clump loosely with twine, then cut straight across at 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) with shears or hedging clippers. This makes clean-up easy and avoids scattering dead material. Do not cut in autumn — the display lasts until late winter.