Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) seeds
$3.95 – $26.10
Family: Lily (Liliaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 8
(Beargrass) Perennial native to Western US, where it grows from just above sea level to alpine. Resembles a bunchgrass, flowering creamy white up to 5 feet tall. Native basket and hat making material, both decorative and watertight. Traditional usage (Native American): poultice to wounds. Plant prefers rocky, fast-draining soil, part shade to full sun, in open, coniferous forest habitat. Fresh seed requirement–sow soon after receipt, we distribute only seed from the recent harvest. Sow in fall or early spring. Requires 12 to 16 weeks cold stratification. Grow out in a gallon pot for a year before transplanting.
Packet contains 50 seeds
1 g contains ~500 seeds
5 g contains ~2,500 seeds
10 g contains ~5,000 seeds
100 g contains ~50,000 seeds
Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s
Question
scheibelhut.terry –
Hi Richo, Is Bear Grass toxic to dogs ? Thanks , Terry
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Richo Cech –
Hi Terry, Bear grass is very tough and most dogs won’t touch it. If they do try to eat it, it will make them puke, because it is indigestible to them. Most dogs will consume regular grass from time to time to purge themselves. This is natural and healthy, even esential, for them. Richo
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scheibelhut.terry –
Thank you Richo. I have learned something sbout dogs from you.
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Question
Louise –
Is there any way of knowing if this is the beargrass variety that has stinky flowers or nice smelling flowers?
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Richo Cech –
hi louise, my recollection is, when scouting out the beargrass in flowering stage, is that the flowers have a delightful aroma. Anything like this is subjective, though. r
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Jenna Mallett –
Richo, I am in the Piedmont, Z7b. If I ordered seeds now, would I be able to stratify and sow this fall or would you recommend waiting for spring? I have no experience with this plant. Thank you!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Right, at this point we are just shy of the new harvest so I’d wait until October and order seeds at that time. They need to be planted soon after receipt and should overwinter and germ in the spring. Fresh seed and natural stratification cycles work best on this one. r
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