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How to Grow and Care for Eastern bottle-brush grass

Eastern bottle-brush grass, also known as Bottlebush grass

Eastern bottle-brush grass is a resilient and adaptive grass that tends to be low-maintenance, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Special care points include its preference for partial shade to full sun conditions and its tolerance for a variety of soil types, though it thrives best in well-drained soils. Minimal watering is required once eastern bottle-brush grass is established, underscoring its easy care difficulty level.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Eastern bottle-brush grass

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	2-8

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Eastern bottle-brush grass is characterized by its bottlebrush-like seed heads, which stand out above its foliage. This perennial grass typically reaches heights of 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) with an equal spread. It exhibits blue-green blades that may turn yellow in fall, providing seasonal interest. In summer, it may enter dormancy, especially when exposed to intense heat, yet it thrives in shaded woodland conditions. Its blades are narrow, and it forms loosely tufted clumps and demonstrates a modest self-seeding behavior without being invasive.