species 16,758 observations

Bottlebrush Grass

Elymus hystrix

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Northern Pearly-eye, Lanceolate Moth, Elachista orestella, False Wainscot 8
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Chalepus walshii, Snow Bunting, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Javesella pellucida 5

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Dry soil Erosion Heavy shade Pollution
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.