Bear Grass Xerophyllum tenax 100 Seeds

Xerophyllum tenax, commonly known as beargrass or Indian basket grass, is a perennial herb native to western North America, particularly in the mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. It grows from a thick rhizome and produces dense clumps of long, tough, grasslike leaves that are highly resistant to fire and drought. In late spring to early summer, mature plants send up tall flowering stalks that can reach up to 6 feet in height, topped with clusters of small, creamy white flowers forming a dense, cone-shaped inflorescence. After flowering, the plant often dies back but regenerates from its rhizomes, contributing to its resilience in fire-prone ecosystems. Xerophyllum tenax plays an important ecological role by stabilizing soils and providing habitat cover for wildlife, and it has cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples, who have traditionally used its durable leaves for weaving baskets and mats. Thriving in open forests, subalpine meadows, and rocky slopes, beargrass is a hardy and beautiful plant adapted to challenging environments, symbolizing endurance and renewal in the natural landscape.