Bottlebrush Grass
Cool-season perennial grass reaching 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features green foliage and distinctive bottlebrush-like seed heads that persist into winter. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Adds unique texture to garden designs. Suitable for woodland edges, partially shaded meadows, and naturalized areas.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Mid to Late-Summer
Sun Requirements: Part-Sun to Shade
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth begins May. Distinctive bottlebrush spikes appear July. Seeds mature August-September. Dried stalks provide winter interest.
Wildlife Value: Seeds valued by songbirds and small mammals; provides cover for ground-feeding birds; nesting material for birds
Habit Over Time: Forms loose, upright clumps that self-seed to create natural-looking drifts. Individual plants maintain clear boundaries at the base but their arching stems intermingle effectively with neighbors. The bottle-brush seed heads provide strong architectural interest and persist well into winter. Allows plenty of space for interplanting.
Height: Medium to Tall (2-4 feet)