Bottlebrush Grass, Loves Shade Loves Sun

[@HenhousetheRed]

The plant is a host for the caterpillars of the Northern Pearly Eye butterfly and 2 Moths

[@marvinbaier3627]

Thanks for the video! I really enjoy all these videos. When is the best time to plant this grass? I have some wind breaks along my fence that is partially shaded. Im guessing it is probably 70-80 percent shaded. I’m thinking about using this grass in there for livestock and wildlife habitat too. What do you think?

[@HamiltonNativeOutpost]

Bottlebrush grass can be planted in the fall, winter, or spring. I think that this grass would probably be a fine match for your wind break as long as the soils are not too wet. You could also mix it with other shade tolerant plants such as river oats or other wild ryes. Or even some forbs such as purple coneflower.

[@PrismaticFarm]

Why such a high single strand?

[@HamiltonNativeOutpost]

LOL the high wires are for the bison.

[@PrismaticFarm]

@@HamiltonNativeOutpost ah that makes sense