Bear Grass is a perrenial herb in the Liliaceae family. It will do well in full sun, well drained, areas on a garden. It has tall showy stalks that rise above the foliage to display hundreds of small white/cream flowers. The flowers are slightly fragrent and will bloom in late spring to late summer. This plant can be effectively used in prairies, meadows, and wildflower gardens.
Bear Grass
Bear Grass - Xerophyllum tenax
Size: 5' tall, 5-7' wide.
Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, well drained soil.
Features: Low maintenence, large white cream colored flowers that are slightly fragrent, flowering occurs late spring through early summer, useful against soil erosion.
Natural Habitat: Native to the Pacific Northwest, sea level to sub alpine, can be found in open confierous woods, rocky slopes and clearing, and dry ridges.
Companion Plants: Douglas Fir, Flowering Current, Red Elderberry