Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass )

An attractive dense, mound of golden-yellow flowers in spring turn into various hues of red, purple or orange in the cooler weather. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms mid-spring to early summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant

Softly ruffled light pink-orchid petals with a green throat rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.

The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.

Blooms mid-summer
2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Diploid
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
Dormant

Clusters of small magenta-pink saucer-shaped flowers grow on deep green foliage that turns scarlet red in the fall and creates a dense spreading mound. Fast growth rate.

Blooms early summer to mid fall
0.5-1 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover

Deep blue, grey green fragrant foliage, blooms early to late summer, 1 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide, full sun to partial shade.

Pinkish-white spring flowers are followed by clusters of reddish fruit in fall. Blooms and fruit are complimented by purple foliage. Exfoliating bark adds to the winter landscape. Upright spreading habit. 4-8′ tall x 4-8′ spread. Full Sun/Part Shade

Dark rose changing to red, dark green leaves, moderate growth rate, blooms late summer to late fall, 2 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide, full sun to partial shade.