Bear Grass – 50 Seeds
Add a touch of dramatic, architectural beauty to your landscape with Bear Grass. This unique and stunning North American native plant forms a dense clump of slender, grass-like leaves. In early summer, it sends up a tall, sturdy stalk topped with a large, spectacular cluster of creamy-white flowers. Bear Grass is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, making it a perfect, low-maintenance choice for a statement plant in a xeriscape or native garden. Its tough leaves were also traditionally prized by Native Americans for basket weaving. ⭐ What you'll love A spectacular, tall spike of fragrant, creamy-white flowers. A tough and resilient native plant that is extremely drought-tolerant. A beautiful architectural focal point for xeriscapes and rock gardens. A historic plant traditionally used by Native Americans for basketry. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-5 feet Days to Maturity: Flowers in the second or third year. USDA Zone: 4-8 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in the fall. Stratification: A light cold stratification of 2-4 weeks is recommended for spring-sown seeds to improve germination. Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover. Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Must have very well-draining soil; does not tolerate wet feet. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Add a touch of dramatic, architectural beauty to your landscape with Bear Grass. This unique and stunning North American native plant forms a dense clump of slender, grass-like leaves. In early summer, it sends up a tall, sturdy stalk topped with a large, spectacular cluster of creamy-white flowers. Bear Grass is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, making it a perfect, low-maintenance choice for a statement plant in a xeriscape or native garden. Its tough leaves were also traditionally prized by Native Americans for basket weaving.
⭐ What you'll love
- A spectacular, tall spike of fragrant, creamy-white flowers.
- A tough and resilient native plant that is extremely drought-tolerant.
- A beautiful architectural focal point for xeriscapes and rock gardens.
- A historic plant traditionally used by Native Americans for basketry.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: Flowers in the second or third year.
- USDA Zone: 4-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in the fall.
- Stratification: A light cold stratification of 2-4 weeks is recommended for spring-sown seeds to improve germination.
- Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Must have very well-draining soil; does not tolerate wet feet.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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