Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia uniflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Bog Muhly as toxic to livestock.
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
6"–12" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CT, MA, MD, ME and 11 more states
Bog muhly is a delicate native grass that forms small, neat clumps in moist to wet areas. It produces fine-textured foliage and small flower spikes in summer, making it ideal for rain gardens and naturally wet spots in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bog Muhly is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This grass provides habitat and nesting material for small birds and insects. Its seeds offer food for songbirds in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bog Muhly need?
- Bog Muhly grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Bog Muhly bloom?
- Bog Muhly blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Bog Muhly native?
- Bog Muhly (Muhlenbergia uniflora) is native to CT, MA, MD, ME and 11 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Bog Muhly toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Bog Muhly as toxic to livestock.
- Is Bog Muhly HOA-friendly?
- Bog Muhly is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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