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Bear Grass

Xerophyllum tenax

$16.99
$16.99
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  6-9 | Good to grow! Zone

• Xenophyllum tenax (Bear Grass) is an attractive perennial herb native to western North America
• Clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers rise above the foliage from late spring through summer
• Arching grass-like leaves create handsome evergreen foliage that form offshoots to create new plants
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)

Bear Grass

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Description

Xenophyllum tenax (Bear Grass) is a fascinating herb native to western North America from British Columbia to California and eastward to northwest Wyoming. The species grows at elevations up to 6,600 feet in open coniferous woods, dry ridges, rocky slopes and clearings. Its tall, upright flower stalks create a dramatic focal point in garden landscapes, while the lush grass-like leaves provide year-round interest and texture. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens and naturalized areas, where it can thrive with minimal maintenance.

Xenophyllum tenax offers significant wildlife benefits for a variety of species. Its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while its dense foliage offers shelter and nesting sites for small animals. It’s also an important part of fire ecology in its native habitat where it thrives after sporadic burns, helping to stabilize the soil.

Native Americans have long used Bear Grass for a variety of purposes. Leaves were used for basket weaving, leaf fibers for clothing and the rhizomes roasted for food.

Bear Grass may take a few years to flower after which the leafy tuft dies but is quickly replaced by offset clumps. This continual production of offshoots allows this long-lived plant to be a mainstay in your garden year after year.

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Striking Foliage
  • Winter Interest
  • Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
  • Average
Soil Type
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
2-5' tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Native To
North America
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
Ships As
Potted Plant
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