Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus hystrix
That’s right – it’s a grass for shade. Bottlebrush Grass is a great way to add texture and interest to your woodland garden. Delicate but showy flowers emerge in summer and fade to a lovely straw color that glows in the dappled shade of the late afternoon.
Conditions: Part shade to shade; dry to moist soil
Size: 2′ – 5′ tall
Zone: 3 – 7
Wildlife Value: Larval host for Northern Pearly-Eye butterfly; seeds provide food for birds
