spreading bottlebrush grass
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H. patula is a deciduous perennial grass forming a loose clump of linear leaves, with loose, light green, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- spreading bottlebrush grass (Hystrix patula)
- Genus
- Hystrix
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spreading bottlebrush grass
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spreading bottlebrush grass
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spreading bottlebrush grass care guide
- Average soil moisture, withstand brief seasonal dryness
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Average soil moisture, withstand brief seasonal dryness
Fertilizing
FertilizingGeneral lawn grass feed once monthly warm growing months
Pruning
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in a moisture retentive but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Good for moist woodland edges
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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