Elymus hystrix

eastern bottle-brush grass, Bottlebrush grass


The unique form and texture of the seed head makes this grass a showstopping addition to any border or meadow garden. Bottlebrush grass forms clumps and will seed around in favorable conditions. It is one of the most shade tolerant grasses native to the northeast and is resistant to deer.

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Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-7


Bloom Color: Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Orange to Brown Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust