Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)

This woodland native grass is well adapted to shaded environments and produces distinctive, nodding seed heads that resemble bottlebrush spikes.

It thrives in rich, moist soils but is tolerant of a range of conditions once established, making it a resilient choice for naturalistic plantings.

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Light: Partial shade to Shade

Water: Moist to Average

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Seeds, Rhizomes

Bloom Time: Summer

Bloom Color: Green to Tan (seed heads)

Photographer: Kathleen Moore