marsh muhly
Muhlenbergia racemosa
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Green
- Foliage color
- Green
Notes
Marsh muhly (Muhlenbergia racemosa) is a grass for naturalized areas, borders, and meadow plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows up to 24 inches tall with green foliage. Green flower plumes appear in mid to late summer.
Pairs well with Canada wild rye, Blush peony, and Blackhaw viburnum.
Native range
AZ, CO, IA, ID, and 28 more places. See all 32
AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY; AB, BC, MB, NS, ON, QC, and SK.