Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia uniflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
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.
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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