Nolina microcarpa
Bear Grass
Description
Clumping grasslike succulent grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Leaves are medium green and straplike. Flowers are pale green to cream and appeaf late spring to early summer. Low maintainance plant. Leaf tips fray to form highly ornamental white curlicues. Softens hard elements. Good in containers. Full sun or part shade but requires well drained sites. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.