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Ornamental Grass
Elymus hystrix
Bottlebrush Grass
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
An ornamental cool season grass with a loosely-tufted habit and tall charming bottlebrush flower heads in late summer. This durable native grass proves adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, pollution, and tolerates sun or shade.
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Mature Height:
2-3 ft
Mature Spread:
1-2 ft
Zone:
5-9
Bloom Color:
Green, Tan
Elymus hystrix Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Grass
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Native to Northeastern US
Mass Planting
Squirrel Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Dry Soil
Average Water
Attributes
| • | Groupings |
| • | Woodland Garden |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Rock Garden |
| • | Shade Gardens |
| • | Pollution Tolerant |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Late Summer Bloomer |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Clump-forming |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well Drained |