About
A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.
About the genus
Hystrix are tall, deciduous perennial grasses with broadly linear leaves and erect stems bearing very long-awned flowering spikes in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible