Nolina microcarpa [SBH 6726]

Also Known As

Bear Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-10a

Nolina microcarpa [SBH 6726] plant details

Nolina microcarpa [SBH 6726] is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina microcarpa [SBH 6726]

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina microcarpa [SBH 6726]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, tufted, liliaceous perennial, to 4 to 5 ft high and wide, that retains its dark green luster throughout the winter. The leaf are long ribbons with tips edged in a curled “doodad,” making them even more interesting when backlit. The inflorescences are narrow, reaching 8 ft or more, with clusters of small white flowers looking vaguely pampas grassy. Drought tolerant though faster growing with regular summer water and happy in full sun and lean soil. This collection from one of my favorite places -- above Jerome, Arizona at over 8,000 ft. The frost hardiness should allow cultivation in areas of cold at the lower edges of USDA zone 5, possibly much colder with snow cover.