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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.

SKU Size
ELYHYT02G #2

Mature Height:

2-3 ft

Mature Spread:

1-2 ft

Zone:

5-9

Bloom Color:

Green, Tan

Elymus hystrix Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Grass
Ornamental Grass
Container
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Dried Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Native to Northeastern US
Native to Northeastern US
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Squirrel Resistant
Squirrel Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Dry Soil
Dry Soil
Average Water
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