Bear-grass
Yucca filamentosa
Family
Agavaceae
Genus
Yucca
Specific Epithet
filamentosa
Arboretum Collection
Lifecycle
perrenial
Fall Color
evergreen
Size
1 to 2'
Bloom Time
May to June
Flower
Yellow
Bark
n/a
Leaf Size
1 to 2 1/2' long x 1 1/2-4" wide
Leaf Margin
Entire
Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Leaf Type
Simple
Description
Rigid leaves tightly whorled forming a basal clump on the ground. Leaf margin fraying into filamentous strands.
Cultural Requirements
Occurs further inland than Y. gloriosa, occupying woodlands as well as well drained sandy and sunny sites.
