species 1,104 observations

Mexican Muhly

Muhlenbergia mexicana

Field notes

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cutworm Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown Bear, Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Provancherana tripunctata, Sharp-headed Sharpshooter 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist
Water use: Medium
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.