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Dasylirion serratifolium (Bear grass)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.8m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Dasylirion serratifolium

Other names: Bear grass


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Genus: Dasylirion

Species: D. serratifolium - D. serratifolium is a tender evergreen perennial. It has a rosette of stiff, upright, grey-green, linear leaves that have spiny margins and frayed ends. As the plant ages, it forms a sturdy trunk.

Dasylirion serratifolium is: Evergreen

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Spiky

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Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Dasylirion serratifolium (Bear grass) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Plant in very free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Protect with fleece before the first frosts or if container grown, overwinter indoors.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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