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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.8m
max. spread |
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1.8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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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
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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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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