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Gulf muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Oct–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 27 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 2'–5'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Oct–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) — *Muhlenbergia capillaris* — Gulf muhly. Photo by Stickpen via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Oct–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, gulf muhly pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Eastern Woodland Sedge (Carex blanda).