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!

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