Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)
ID: #1648590
Description
**Online orders are for local pickup only at our Lake Ann location. We do not ship plants. Select your pickup date at checkout. Orders must be placed at least 1 day before pickup, and plants will be ready by 10am on your selected date. *This plant is NATIVE to Northern Michigan! 🌿 Botanical Profile Common Names: Bottlebrush Grass Scientific Name: Elymus hystrix Family: Poaceae Native Range: Eastern North America, including Michigan 🌸 Features & Seasonal Interest Flowers: Distinctive, upright seed heads resembling bottle brushes emerge in mid-summer, adding texture and movement through late summer Foliage: Soft green, arching blades that form loose clumps; foliage turns a warm tan color in fall Height & Spread: 2–4 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide Wildlife Support: Provides habitat and food for birds and insects; seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals; larval host for several grass-feeding butterflies and skippers; deer-resistant 🌱 Growing Conditions Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some sun with adequate moisture) Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; thrives in loamy or sandy soils and adapts to average woodland conditions Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods once established USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 🌾 Landscape Uses Woodland Gardens: Perfect for adding texture and movement in shaded or dappled light areas Naturalized Plantings: Blends well in native woodland edges and informal landscapes Shade Borders: Adds vertical interest without overwhelming smaller shade perennials Matrix Planting: Works well interplanted with woodland flowers to create a layered, natural look
Price
$7.00
Last Updated
17 August 2026, 01:27 UTC
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