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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Southeast US (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Nolina brittoniana (Britton's Beargrass) A long-lived clump forming perennial that grows from a short, thick, subterranean caudex from which emerges a rosette of 3 to 4 foot long narrow green grass-like leaves. The youngest central leaves are upright at first and gradually lay over with the oldest nearly flat to the ground. In early to mid-spring arises a solitary inflorescence 4 to 5 feet tall topped by a branched panicle bearing many tiny white flowers, which can be male, female or complete (of both sexes), often followed by abundant winged capsules. Plant in full sun in a very well-drained soil and irrigate sparingly. Hardy to around 20°F. An interesting plant rarely seen in California gardens that should make an attractive addition to the dry meadow. Britton's Beargrass is endemic to central peninsular Florida, where it can be found growing in scrub, sandhill, scrubby flatwoods, and xeric hammock habitats that are often kept free of woody plants by frequent wildfires. It is federally listed as an endangered species as more than 90% of its original habitat has been lost due to agriculture and development. Our plants grown from seed off of cultivated plants.
The information presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations of it growing in our nursery crops, as well as in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we visit. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they include cultural information that would aid others in growing Nolina brittoniana. |
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