Nolina bigelovii |
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Beargrass |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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.