Seed structures remain well into fall and make this cool-season grass quite stunning. Use in partly shaded locations. It comes up fairly easily from seed, but is a conservative species in flower beds. The caterpillars of pearly eye butterflies use bottlebrush grass and other grasses as a food plant.
Uses: Ornamental grass, butterflies, winter interest
Bloom time: June - July
Height: 30 to 48 inches
Space: 12 to 16 inches
Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed:
- 5,700 seeds per ounce
- 1 oz. per 150 square feet
