Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
AMMI majus
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Bear Grass
बिशप निराना
In German
Bärn-Gras
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
ours Herbe
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
biznaga
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
bear Grass
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
miś Trawa
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed
Care of Bear Grass and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.