Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Bottlebrush grass
Bottle-brush grass
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry forests, woodlands, barrens, and clearings; also in well-drained alluvial forests; most abundant in dry-mesic to dry, moderately to strongly base-rich soils of oak-hickory forests and rocky woodlands over mafic or calcareous rocks. Common in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the inner coastal Plain; rare or lacking in the outer coastal Plain.
Wildlife value: Seeds attract birds
Notes: Ornamental grass with interesting seed heads. This grass may become dormant during the heat of summer; in addition, is a wonderful plant for woodland shaded conditions that self-sows but non-aggressive.
Flower Color
Brown
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant