Elymus hystrix or Elymus patula (Bottlebrush Grass)

Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass) is one of the classic woodland grasses.  It forms nice clumps and the elegant seed heads are where it gets its famed name.  They look like a bottle scrubber if you have an active imagination! Sun Exposure Savanna/Woodland Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 3'-4' Flower Time June, July, August Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?   Why Plant Natives? Photo By Jason Hollinger (Common Bottlebrush Grass Uploaded by Amada44) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons