Sun Exposure: Part Sun, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 1 foot
Blooms: June, July, August
Root: Fibrous
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, Rocky upland woodlands, Woodland openings, Woodland borders, Areas along woodland paths, Savannas, Partially shaded riverbanks
Landscape uses: Shade garden, Pollinator garden, Woodland planting, Naturalization
Complimentary Plants: Wild Geranium, Wild Columbine, Wood Poppy
Wildlife Value: Several insects feed on this prairie grass. Birds eat the seeds. Host Plant: Northern Pearly Eye butterfly, many moth species
Seed Origin: Winona, MN (Prairie Moon seed supplier)
Germination Code: A
Photo credits: #1 by Agnieszka Kwiecień , #2 by Agnieszka Kwiecień
Elymus hystrix - Bottlebrush Grass
Bottlebrush Grass is a cool season grass that grows in the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool. It flowers in the summer and seed heads are formed - giving this plant its unique texture and appearance in the garden.