Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
red alder
Bear Grass
In German
rot-Erle
Bärn-Gras
In French
aulne rouge
ours Herbe
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Hierba de oso
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
bear Grass
In Polish
czerwony olcha
miś Trawa
In Latin
red alnus
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Bear Grass
Season and care of Red Alder and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Bear Grass Physical Information
Red Alder and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Bear Grass are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Red Alder and Bear Grass
Care of Red Alder and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.