Muhlenbergia frondosa, commonly known as Common Satin Grass, is a perennial grass native to a variety of habitats including moist to wet forest margins, openings, grasslands, and along streams in the central and eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1.5–3.5 feet and forms dense tufted clusters with fine-textured foliage. The plant features narrow, arching leaves and produces delicate, airy flower panicles in late summer to fall, which are not particularly showy but add a subtle texture to the landscape.

Common Satin Grass is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and provide cover for small fauna such as rodents, reptiles, and arthropods. It is used in naturalized areas, rain gardens, and as a component of native plantings. This grass prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in moist to wet soils with good drainage. It is relatively low maintenance but can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in parts of Canada. Control measures may include manual removal or the use of herbicides. In cultivation, it is important to manage its spread to prevent it from becoming weedy and outcompeting other plants.CC BY-SA 4.0