Native Bottlebrush Grass Seeds (Pure Elymus hystrix)

Native Bottlebrush Grass Seeds (Pure Elymus hystrix)

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$5.00
$5.00
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Native Bottlebrush Grass Seeds (Pure Elymus hystrix)
Native Bottlebrush Grass Seeds (Pure Elymus hystrix)

Native Bottlebrush Grass Seeds (Pure Elymus hystrix)

$5.00
$5.00

Bottlebrush Grass is one of our favorite native grasses. It's unique head heads bring graceful movement when they sway gently in the wind, and expand texture to native landscapes. It creates valuable habitat for local beneficial insects while providing seeds and shelter for birds and other native wildlife.

Unlike many native grasses, Bottlebrush Grass loves and thrives in partial shade, making it an excellent choice for your woodland edges and shade gardens. If you're looking for a grass that is absolutely beautiful, adds interest, and thrives in shade, Bottlebrush is the one.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Songbirds
  • Beneficial Insects
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–9
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture:

  • Medium
  • Medium-Wet

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Gravel
  • Rocky

Drought Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Occasionally Browsed
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Green
  • Brown

Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
Bloom Months:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Root Type: Taproot
Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Bird Food Source
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Surface Sow
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second or Third Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Elymus hystrix
Common Names:

  • Bottlebrush Grass, Eastern Bottlebrush Grass

Seeds per Starter Packet: 110
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 7200

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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