Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not Available
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Bear Grass
आयरिश काई
In German
Bärn-Gras
Irish Moss
In French
ours Herbe
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Moss irlandês
In Polish
miś Trawa
mech irlandzki
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bear Grass and Irish Moss
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Irish Moss? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Irish Moss. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Irish Moss
Season and care of Bear Grass and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Irish Moss Physical Information
Bear Grass and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Irish Moss are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Bear Grass and Irish Moss
Care of Bear Grass and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.