Indigenous to New Mexico and central Texas, this grass-like plant grows slowly to form a stemless clump of leathery dark green leaves. It has a weeping, almost flat habit compared to other Bear grasses. The slender leaves have smooth margins and soft tips. In late spring a 2-foot-tall spike of flowers is produced down inside the rosette of foliage. Plant in full sun or part shade, and well-drained soil.
Nolina texana (Sacahuista, Bear Grass)
Nolina texana
Texas Sacahuista, Texas Beargrass, Basket Grass, Sacahuista, Bunchgrass, Nolina affinis, Nolina texana var. compacta
Indigenous to New Mexico and central Texas, this grass-like plant grows slowly to form a stemless clump of leathery dark green leaves. It has a weeping, almost flat habit compared to other Bear grasses. The slender leaves have smooth margins and soft tips. In late spring a 2-foot-tall spike of flowers is produced down inside the rosette of foliage. Plant in full sun or part shade, and well-drained soil.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 48" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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