Bear Grass

Xerophyllum Tenax

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Overview

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is a hardy perennial noted for its tufted, grass-like foliage and tall, striking white flower spikes, reaching heights up to 5 feet. Preferring well-drained soils and partial to full sun, it's an excellent choice for adding texture and vertical interest to naturalistic landscapes. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping. This North American native attracts pollinators and resists deer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–9

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass-like foliage and tall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–5 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

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Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass is an ideal choice for naturalistic landscapes

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — white flowers in the garden

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass / perennial with white blooms

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass / perennial for full or half

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — reaching heights up to 5 feet; grass / perennial for full or half

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping; its preference for acidic soils makes it an excellent

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — This North American native attracts pollinators and resists deer; striking white flower spikes

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — it's an excellent choice for adding texture and vertical interest to naturalistic landscapes; showcasing its unique botanical

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — scientifically known as Xerophyllum tenax; is a perennial herb prized for its resilience and striking appearance

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — is a perennial herb prized for its resilience and striking appearance; these deep green leaves remain evergreen

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — making it a valuable addition to any landscape design; grass / perennial with white blooms

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Preferring well-drained soils and partial to full sun; its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — This North American native is not true grass; it's an excellent choice for adding texture and vertical interest to

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — but rather belongs to the lily family, image 38

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — showcasing its unique botanical lineage.<br><br>Characteristically; bear Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and is

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass forms dense clumps that can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet with an equal spread; grass-like foliage and tall

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Its slender, arching leaves are tough and wiry, spanning 30 to 40 inches in length and less than an inch wide; scientifically

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established; this North American

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass produces a stunning floral display - a lofty; preferring well-drained soils and partial to full sun

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — These deep green leaves remain evergreen; its slender, arching leaves are tough and wiry, spanning 30 to 40 inches in length

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — adding a year-round structural presence to garden compositions.<br><br>Every 5 to 7 years; white flowers in the garden

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Its preference for acidic soils makes it an excellent companion for rhododendrons and azaleas; bear Grass produces a stunning

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass is an ideal choice for naturalistic landscapes; bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is a hardy perennial noted for its

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — white flowers in the garden; this North American native attracts pollinators and resists deer