Muhlenbergia pungens, commonly known as Sandhill Muhly or Wickiup Grass, is a perennial grass native to arid and semi-arid regions, particularly sandhills, desert grasslands, and open shrublands in western North America. This includes areas such as southwestern South Dakota, Kansas, southern Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and the Texas Panhandle. It typically forms clumps or tussocks up to 2 feet tall and wide, with narrow, stiff, blue-green leaves and delicate, airy seed heads that appear in late summer to fall.

Sandhill Muhly is valued for its ability to stabilize dry, loose soils and control erosion, making it useful for restoration projects and xeriscaping. It is also appreciated for its low water requirements and ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils with full sun exposure. While it has limited agricultural use, it is an important forage plant for wildlife and livestock in its native range. The Hopi of Arizona utilize this grass traditionally to make brushes. In cultivation, it is sometimes used as an ornamental grass in naturalistic plantings and as a ground cover in arid gardens. It is generally disease-free but can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0