Elymus hystix

Bottlebrush Grass (AKA Hystrix patula)

  • A cool season woodland species with bottle brush like flowers in late summer
  • Tolerates: Drought, Heavy Shade, Erosion, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
  • Adapts to wide range of soil conditions including heavy clay.
  • Easily grown from seed and will readily self seed in the garden under optimum growing conditions.
  • Best in sun/ pt.shade.

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Foliage Color
Green
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well Drained Soil
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Elymus hystix

Plant in clumps, mass or naturalize in a lightly-shaded woodland setting, native plant garden or naturalized area.