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(Nolina parryi)
Parry’s Beargrass (Nolina parryi)
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Ken-ichi Ueda
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Photo by: Ken-ichi Ueda | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Ken-ichi Ueda | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-19T11:06:23-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Nolina parryi, commonly known as Parry’s Beargrass, is an evergreen perennial subshrub native to the chaparral and desert scrub of Southern California and Northwestern Mexico. It is not a true grass but belongs to the Agavaceae family. Parry’s Beargrass can reach over two meters in height, with a thick, woody trunk up to 60 centimeters in diameter. The plant forms dense rosettes of up to 220 stiff, linear leaves that can be up to 140 centimeters long and 4 centimeters wide. It is dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female. The white flowers are borne on a tall, plume-like inflorescence that typically emerges in late spring and can be quite showy.
Parry’s Beargrass is valued for its architectural form and drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is often used as a focal point in landscapes due to its unique appearance. While it thrives in full sun or part shade, it requires well-draining soil and only occasional watering once established, reflecting its adaptation to arid environments. It is generally free of serious pests and diseases but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Parry’s Beargrass is valued for its architectural form and drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is often used as a focal point in landscapes due to its unique appearance. While it thrives in full sun or part shade, it requires well-draining soil and only occasional watering once established, reflecting its adaptation to arid environments. It is generally free of serious pests and diseases but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree, Shrub, Subshrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 10-15 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Chaparral and desert scrub of Southern California and Northwestern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Parry Nolina, Giant Nolina, Parry’s Sacahuista, Palmilla De Parry
Scientific Names: , Nolina parryi, Nolina wolfii, Nolina parryi subsp. wolfii, Nolina bigelovii subsp. parryi, Nolina bigelovii subsp. wolfii, Nolina bigelovii var. parryi, Nolina bigelovii var. wolfii, Nolina bigelowii subsp. parryi, Nolina bigelowii subsp. wolfii
GBIF Accepted Name: Nolina parryi S.Watson