Nolina brittoniana (Britton's Beargrass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Genus | Nolina |
| Species | brittoniana |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southeast United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - -4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 25 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | It is listed as an endangered species due to its habitat loss. |
| Landscape | It is used in wildflower gardens. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Scrub, sandhill, and xeric hammocks. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Abundant winged capsules. |
| Leaf Description | Green grass-like leaves, less than 0.5 cm wide and usually less than 1 m long. |
| Flower Description | Small white flowers, 6-parted, male and female flowers usually on separate plants. |
| Fruit Description | A papery, symmetrical, 3-lobed capsule, persisting through the summer. |
Photographs
Nolina brittoniana, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Nolina brittoniana, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.