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 10 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Bog Muhly

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Muhlenbergia uniflora

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Bog Muhly (Muhlenbergia uniflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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 10 more states

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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 10 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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