Elymus hystrix

Habitat: Mesic to dry forests, woodlands, barrens, and clearings; also in well-drained alluvial forests; most abundant in dry-mesic to dry, moderately to strongly base-rich soils of oak-hickory forests and rocky woodlands over mafic or calcareous rocks. Common in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the inner coastal Plain; rare or lacking in the outer coastal Plain.

Wildlife value: Seeds attract birds

Notes: Ornamental grass with interesting seed heads. This grass may become dormant during the heat of summer; in addition, is a wonderful plant for woodland shaded conditions that self-sows but non-aggressive.