Leersia virginica, commonly known as White Grass or White Cutgrass, is a perennial grass native to the understory of deciduous forests, wet meadows, and along stream banks in eastern and central North America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and spreads through rhizomes to form dense colonies. White Grass has a delicate appearance with fine-textured, bright green leaves and a slightly arching form. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing airy, branched flowering heads that are not particularly showy but add a subtle texture to the landscape. The flowers are followed by small, overlapping spikelets that are characteristic of the species.

White Grass is valued for its ability to thrive in moist, shady conditions, making it an excellent choice for naturalizing in wetland gardens, rain gardens, and riparian plantings. It is also used for erosion control due to its spreading habit. In cultivation, it prefers partial shade to full shade, consistently moist to wet soils, and can tolerate poorly drained areas. While it is not drought-tolerant, it is relatively low maintenance once established. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread aggressively in ideal conditions, potentially becoming invasive in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0