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Elymus hystrix

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Elymus hystrix (bottlebrush grass) bears showy and faded lime blossoms during early fall to mid autumn. The foliage is greyish lime in colour. Elymus hystrix (bottlebrush grass) produces pale yellow fruit.
Typical Uses Cut flowers and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Elymus hystrix .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Elymus hystrix (bottlebrush grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.