Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)
A cool-season native grass typically found in most dry-mesic savannas and woodlands.
 
Acronym: ELYHYS
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: Green-Tan
Bloom Time: June - August
Typical Height: 36"
Light Preference: Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Preference: Dry - Mesic
Root Structure: Fiberous
Stratification: None Required
Seeds per Ounce: 7,600*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
LaSalle County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
Hystrix patula
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.