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Dasylirion serratifolium (Bear grass)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.8m
Max height
Max height
1.8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dasylirion serratifolium
Other names
Bear grass
Genus
Dasylirion 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
Habit
Spiky
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dasylirion serratifolium (Bear grass) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dasylirion serratifolium
Other names
Bear grass
Genus
Dasylirion 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spiky
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Colour
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dasylirion serratifolium (Bear grass) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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