Bottlebrush Grass
Discover the unique beauty of Bottlebrush Grass, a native cool-season ornamental grass that brings delicate, floating seed heads and arching foliage to your garden. Highly adaptable, it thrives in woodland settings with sun or partial shade and prefers drier soils, yet tolerates colder temperatures and wet, rocky ground. This non-aggressive, self-sowing grass is a fantastic choice for attracting birds and butterflies, serving as a larval host plant. It adds wonderful texture and habitat to landscapes in Zones 3-7, pairing beautifully with wildflowers.
$11.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
3100
/ 3268
#3100 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
25
/ -' tall
Who it's for
- Unique Ornamental Value
- Shade and Moisture Tolerant
- Excellent Native Groundcover
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Self-Seeding
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Dormancy Appearance
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-5' tall
Mature Spread
12" wide
Growing Zones
Zone 3 through Zone 7
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Planting Depth
Base of stem at soil surface
Features
- Attracts butterflies and birds
- Native to Eastern North America
- Deer resistant
- Tolerates occasional drought
- Adds unique garden texture
- Suitable for mass plantings
- Provides erosion control
- Non-aggressive self-sowing habit
What customers say
Customers highly value the Bottlebrush Grass for its unique aesthetic and ecological contribution. Reviewers consistently praise the distinctive seed heads, which provide exceptional texture and visual interest late into the year. This native ornamental excels in challenging, shaded woodland settings, fulfilling its promise as a resilient, low maintenance choice. Many specifically sought this grass for its deer resistance. While the quality and beauty are clear strengths, some users noted that establishing native grasses from seed requires patience due to slower germination and a longer time to reach maturity. Despite these initial establishment hurdles, the consensus is that this grass offers excellent long term value for committed native gardeners.
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