*NATIVE PLANT OF THE WEEK*⁠ Pink Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris, Zones 6–10)⁠ ⁠ This warm-season ornamental grass deserves a spot in every garden for its perfect size, ease of care, and its enchanting appearance in late summer when its tiny flowers bloom en masse on wiry stems, creating a mist of pink.⁠ ⁠ Native Habitat⁠ Grows naturally in a wide section of the east-central United States, as far north as Massachusetts, south to Florida, and west to Texas. Found in open woodlands, sandy prairies, and coastal plains. Can be easily grown in other parts of the country.⁠ ⁠ Why Grow It⁠ • Pink flowers bloom in late summer to early fall⁠ • Flowers are followed by tiny purplish seedheads, which feed songbirds⁠ • Clump-forming, so won’t spread out of control⁠ • Provides nesting material for birds⁠ • Suited for containers ⁠ • Tolerates hot, dry conditions⁠ • Tolerates salt spray and salty soil⁠ • Resists deer browse⁠ • Generally not bothered by pests and diseases⁠ ⁠ At a Glance⁠ • Full sun⁠...