Georgia Beargrass

Nolina georgiana

Georgia Beargrass

Fritz Hochstaetter

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Nolina
Species:
Nolina georgiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
White, Green
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to sandy, well-drained areas