Bottle-brush Grass. A perennial grass with narrow leaves and arching sprays of bottle-brush like flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers July to December. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hystrix patula
A perennial grass with narrow leaves and arching sprays of bottle-brush like flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Hystrix |
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Species | patula |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Bottle-brush Grass |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | July, December |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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