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.
Additional information
| Generic | Hystrix |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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