// SPECIES PROFILE · GRASS · NATIVE

Marsh muhly

Muhlenbergia racemosa

Marsh muhly (Muhlenbergia racemosa) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 26 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: 17"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jul–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Marsh muhly (Muhlenbergia racemosa) — *Muhlenbergia racemosa* — Marsh muhly. Photo by Jim Pisarowicz via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Marsh muhly (Muhlenbergia racemosa) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

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, marsh muhly pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata), Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), Smooth brome (Bromus inermis).