Nolina bigelovii

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Beargrass

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Beargrass is a perennial herb that looks like bunchgrass. It reaches 3'-6' tall and wide. Gray foliage is stiff and arching; it can be 1" wide in diameter and 3' long. In spring, clusters of white flowers on a tall stalk rise above the foliage, resembling yucca. With maturity, Beargrass develops a trunk 3'-6' tall. This tough, dependable plant does well in desert areas as it prefers full sun and heat. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.