Eastern Bottlebrush Grass, Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass) is a clump-forming perennial grass forming upright tufts of narrow, rough-textured, gray-green to dark green leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm). In summer, pale green, bristly spikelets borne in clusters rise atop erect smooth stems. They resemble a bottlebrush, hence the common name. Rising well above the foliage, they mature to a straw color in late summer and persist on the plant well into fall. Incredibly adaptable, this slender cool-season grass is one of the best for shady landscapes. It thrives in moist, average or dry soil and looks best when sprinkled throughout the shady prairie or on woodland edges.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Common names | Bottlebrush Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Common names | Bottlebrush Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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