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Turfgrass Information

Bottlebrush Grass, Hystrix Patula

Big Bluestem

Partial Shade/Shade, Native, Cool-season

The inflorescences resemble scouring brushes on this grass. It is a native grass, best suited to shaded areas or woodlands.

Did not overwinter to 2008.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

24-60”

3

YearHeight/Width
Year 120”/8”
Year 2 
DatePictures
June 2007Big Bluestem