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Beargrass
Scientific Name: Nolina bigelovii (Torr.) S. Watson
Synonym: Dasylirion bigelovii
Family: Agavaceae

Show Larger Picture Nolina bigelovii in early May at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-24 USDA: 8-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (southeastern California, western Arizona, southern Nevada), Mexico (Northern Baja California), below 3500 feet elevation (1000 m) Growth Habits: Bunch grass appearance, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m) and wide; with age develop a trunk that can reach 10 feet tall; grayish linear leaves, up to 1 inch wide (2.5 cm), 3 feet long (90 cm), filaments at the leaf margins Watering Needs: Little water when established Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Large 6 feet long (1.8 m) creamy white flower cluster, in May to June.