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Bottle Brush Grass
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Spreading Bottlebrush Grass - Hystrix patula = Elymus patula.
Elegant spikes that shine even in shade – a natural charm for your garden!
This plant is widely found in the moist forests and meadows of North America, with some species also native to Asia and New Zealand. It is prized for its ornamental beauty and low-maintenance nature. A cool-season grass perfect for shaded gardens.
Elegant spikes that shine even in shade – a natural charm for your garden!
This plant is widely found in the moist forests and meadows of North America, with some species also native to Asia and New Zealand. It is prized for its ornamental beauty and low-maintenance nature. A cool-season grass perfect for shaded gardens.
Flowering/Cutting Period: VI-VIII (June–August).
Height: Up to 60 cm.
Growth & Blooming Characteristics
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Cool-season grower – the first spikes appear by mid-June and continue to develop after each rainfall until August.
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Color transition: Starts green when young, then fades to a golden russet-brown hue. Retains visual appeal until autumn, with peak color during leaf-fall season.
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Use in arrangements: Can be cut and used both fresh and dried.
Growing Conditions
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Shade-tolerant: One of the few grasses that thrives in dry shade, though it prefers moist, fertile soil.
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Sun sensitivity: Struggles under scorching sun in hot climates.
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Self-seeding: Easy to control.
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Hardiness: Zone Z4 (withstands temperatures down to -34.4°C).
Eng: Bottle Brush Grass. Bot.syn.: Elymus patula.
