Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Bear Grass
sweetshrub
In German
Bärn-Gras
sweetshrub
In French
ours Herbe
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
sweetshrub
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
bear Grass
sweetshrub
In Polish
miś Trawa
sweetshrub
In Latin
herbas ferunt
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Sweetshrub. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Bear Grass and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub
Care of Bear Grass and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.