Cliff Muhly
Muhlenbergia sobolifera
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 27 more states
Pollinators
bees, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Rock dropseed is a native grass that forms neat, compact clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate, airy flower panicles in late summer that add graceful movement to the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cliff Muhly is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant and turns tan in winter
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and moths during summer blooming. Seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals in fall and winter.
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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