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Inland muhly

Muhlenbergia glabriflora

Inland muhly (Muhlenbergia glabriflora) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 4b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 14 U.S. states, including AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY…
USDA hardiness: Zones 4b–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jul–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Inland muhly (Muhlenbergia glabriflora) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 4b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

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, inland muhly pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Eastern Woodland Sedge (Carex blanda).