It’s the first issue of “Plants on the Peninsula” which is something that is going to be a thing. Only because people FLIP OUT over the plants here. And honestly I’m no exception to this. Locals and foreigners alike are always waiting for something to bloom. And thankfully, Korea knows how to do plants. The current obsession: pink muhly.
Pink Muhly at Nae-ri Park
I had never heard of pink muhly before we arrived in South Korea. Apparently it grows in the United States, although I can’t say I’ve ever seen it there. (And I think I would have remembered seeing hot pink grass.) So when I heard about it (and saw pictures), I knew I needed to see it in person. And thanks to my friend at the Loving Life Moore blog, I knew exactly where to look.
The kids found the pink muhly to be really fun – until they discovered that it gets stuck EVERYWHERE if you walk in it. Still, they thought pink grass was pretty cool. Even more than the grass, the kids loved spending time at Nae-ri Culture Park. It boasts a super “extra” playground, as well as incredible views of the river. Plus, the numerous picnic tables and benches make Nae-ri Park the perfect place for relaxing and taking it all in.
How to see pink muhly grass at Nae-ri Park
Directions: Paste 경기 평택시 팽성읍 내리길 64-23 into Naver and it will take you to Nae-ri Park. There is one turn into the campground parking lot. Pass that one and take your next right into the parking lot of the park. From there you can’t miss the pink muhly (it blooms usually from mid-September until the end of October) – it covers the hill right next to the parking lot.
Cost: Seeing the pink muhly and visiting the park are FREE.
Amenities: There are bathrooms close to the playground. There are also bike and walking paths around the playground and many picnic tables.
