5 Nolina microcarpa Seeds – Bear Grass, Desert Spoon, Sacahuista

5 Nolina microcarpa seeds, commonly known as Bear Grass or Sacahuista. This evergreen perennial forms a striking clump of slender, grass-like foliage with a soft, cascading texture. It adds a unique, architectural desert accent to rock gardens, xeriscapes, or container plantings, thriving with minimal care and offering year-round visual interest.
Use these seeds to establish a drought-tolerant ornamental border or a naturalized prairie-style planting. This slow-growing plant develops a woody base over time and performs best in well-drained locations with full sun to light shade. Ideal for warm, arid climates, it also tolerates cooler temperatures when kept dry in winter.
Species: Nolina microcarpa
Type: Ornamental grass-like perennial
Plant_Habit: Clumping evergreen
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Sandy, rocky, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable (ornamental)
Zones: 5-10
Germination: Warm stratification, then cool; sow in well-draining mix, keep moist, and provide temperature fluctuation
Sowing: Surface sow or lightly cover; place in bright light
Spacing: 2-3 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; slow growth from seed