Nolina microcarpa

Sacahuista Beargrass has numerous rigid, grass-like leaves growing from large, woody, basal stems. These coarse-bladed leaves, usually less than four ft. long, exhibit a yucca-like growth habit. White flowers are borne in dense, open clusters atop 3-5 ft. flowering stems. The plant lacks a conspicuous stem.

Despite its name, Sacahuista is not an actual grass but a succulent member of the lily family. Native Americans used it to construct baskets. The name Sacahuista is derived from two Aztec words meaning "thorn grass": zakat (grass) and huitztli (thorn).

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Height: 6’-7'
Spread: 4’-6'
Bloom: March-July
Light: Full sun to Part Shade
Water: Moderate
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southwestern United States