Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)
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Bottlebrush Grass is a 2' to 3' tall native perennial cool season grass. The 6" to 10" long terminal spike seed heads feature bristly 1" long bristly-looking flower heads growing perpendicular to the stem and strongly resembling a brush used to clean bottles. The plant tolerates dry to moist soils and does well in full sun or part shade. It is easily established from seed and is usually used planted in clumps in the garden or included in woodland settings, native plant gardens, and habitat plantings. Birds are attracted to the large seeds. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) |
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| Botanical Synonyms | Elymus hystrix var. hystrix |
| Bloom Season | Cool Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
| pH | Neutral |
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| Average height | 4-5ft |
| USDA Zones | 5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;4 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 75000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 4688 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 450 |
| Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food; |