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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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Photos (129)

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, image 115
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass-like foliage and tall; making it a valuable addition to any landscape design, image 127
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is a hardy perennial noted for its tufted; reaching heights up to 5 feet, image 126
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — striking white flower spikes; adding a year-round structural presence to garden compositions.<br><br>Every 5 to 7, image 128
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass / perennial with white blooms; bear Grass forms dense clumps that can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet with an, image 124
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass / perennial for full or half; bear Grass is an ideal choice for naturalistic landscapes, image 125
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — white flowers in the garden; this North American native attracts pollinators and resists deer, image 123
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — reaching heights up to 5 feet; grass / perennial for full or half, image 129
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — Bear Grass is an ideal choice for naturalistic landscapes; bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is a hardy perennial, image 122