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Bear Grass
Nolina microcarpa

Great evergreen grass, has attractive filiferous curls on the ends of the leaves. Has an unattractive flower spike in spring which can be pruned out with a lopping shear. Do not attempt to pull out a leaf as the edges have a sawtooth and it will cut your hand. Water 2 times a month in growing season. Thin clumps occasionally to rejuvenate old plants.

  • Plant type: Ornamental Grass
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full
  • Height range: 2–6 Feet
  • Width range: 3–7 Feet
  • Canopy value: 20 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: -10 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained
  • Native location: Southwestern US, Northwest Mexico
  • PH preference: Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
  • USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

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