Muhlenbergia mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Muhly, is a perennial grass that can be either evergreen or deciduous depending on the climate. It is native to a variety of habitats including moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands across the USA and Canada and Northeast Mexico. This grass typically reaches a height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) with a spread of 1 foot (0.3 meters), featuring delicate, fine-textured foliage and airy flower panicles that can add a soft, feathery element to the garden landscape.

Mexican Muhly is valued for its adaptability and the visual interest it provides throughout the year, especially when its flower panicles catch the light and move with the breeze. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, as a ground cover, or in borders and can be effective for erosion control on banks and slopes. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade and prefers medium water and well-drained soils. While generally low-maintenance, it can benefit from occasional cutting back to encourage fresh growth. It is not commonly associated with serious diseases or pests, but in wet conditions, it may be susceptible to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0