Growing Information

USDA Zones

3–8

Sun

Part Shade

Water

low

Height

2 ft–4 ft

🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native

Distinctive bottlebrush-shaped seed heads on upright stems make this native woodland grass a standout in shaded gardens. Thrives in dry shade where few grasses survive.

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