Beargrass, Sacahuista
Nolina microcarpa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-5' × 4-6' |
| Flowering Season | May-July |
| Flower Color | Cream |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Thin, sharp edged blades |
| Fruit | Inflated, papery capsules |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-6000 ft. |
| Description | This grassy succulent works well in mass plantings or mixed into a landscape featuring other succulents and small trees. Thin, waxy green leaves lay over forming a thick mat of foliage. The bloom stalk pokes up to about 2-3 feet and has small cream colored blooms. Be aware when planting that this species gets fairly wide and the leaves, while spineless, can cut if you rub against their thin margins, so give this plant room to grow. Beargrass can be grown in gardens from the low desert up into areas dominated by pine and juniper. |
