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This native, cool-season grass is famous for its distinctive flower spikes that appear in mid-summer, resembling bristly brushes. Bottlebrush Grass is a shade-loving champion. It is one of the few native grasses that will happily illuminate the darker corners of your yard, providing vertical interest and a cool, "forest-floor" aesthetic.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Needs Low to Moderate; quite drought-tolerant once established.
Soil Type Adaptable; thrives in rocky, loam, or dry clay soils.
Mature Height 2 – 4 feet (including flower spikes)
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time June – August
Plant Spacing 12 – 18 inches
Dry Shade Solution: One of the best plants for the "difficult" dry shade found under large trees where little else will grow.
Winter Interest: The seed heads remain attractive long after the growing season ends, standing tall through the frost and light snow.
Larval Host: This grass serves as a vital nursery for the Northern Pearly-eye butterfly.
Bird Forage: In late fall and winter, the seeds are a high-energy food source for small ground-feeding songbirds like juncos and sparrows.
Shelter: The tufted, bunch-forming habit provides excellent nesting material and cover for beneficial insects and small wildlife.
Pro Tip: For a stunning visual effect, plant Bottlebrush Grass in small clusters.
This native, cool-season grass is famous for its distinctive flower spikes that appear in mid-summer, resembling bristly brushes. Bottlebrush Grass is a shade-loving champion. It is one of the few native grasses that will happily illuminate the darker corners of your yard, providing vertical interest and a cool, "forest-floor" aesthetic.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Needs Low to Moderate; quite drought-tolerant once established.
Soil Type Adaptable; thrives in rocky, loam, or dry clay soils.
Mature Height 2 – 4 feet (including flower spikes)
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time June – August
Plant Spacing 12 – 18 inches
Dry Shade Solution: One of the best plants for the "difficult" dry shade found under large trees where little else will grow.
Winter Interest: The seed heads remain attractive long after the growing season ends, standing tall through the frost and light snow.
Larval Host: This grass serves as a vital nursery for the Northern Pearly-eye butterfly.
Bird Forage: In late fall and winter, the seeds are a high-energy food source for small ground-feeding songbirds like juncos and sparrows.
Shelter: The tufted, bunch-forming habit provides excellent nesting material and cover for beneficial insects and small wildlife.
Pro Tip: For a stunning visual effect, plant Bottlebrush Grass in small clusters.