©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Nolina parryi

Nolina's Bear Grass
 
Form: Cactus Growth habit: Dense rosettes
Size: 3' h x 3' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Spring Growth Rate: Slow
Flower Color: White Hardiness: 2,700' to 3, 600'
Exposure: Sun Cultural Uses:  
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Type: Rocky, sandy CNPS Status: Not listed
Family: Agavaceae
Distribution: Southern Highlands of Sierra Nevada, Western Transverse Ranges, Eastern San Bernadino Mts, Peninsular Ranges, Desert Mtns. Habitat: Dry Slopes, ridges
 
Wildlife Value: Offers some cover
 

Description:

Like yucca but with more flexible leaves. Creamy white flowers on very tall stalks. Good accent; or mass planted in xeriscape gardens.