Bear Grass is a native plant common in dry habitats throughout the southeast US. The leaves are edged with long curly threads. The plant dies after flowering and fruiting, but renews itself with new plants around the edges of the original.

HOW TO GROW: Bear Grass yucca is well suited to beach-house gardens in almost parts of the country. It does best in light, sandy, dry soil and in full or partial sun. But it will grow in open shade, too.

You can propagate at any season from the small plantlets that appear at the bases of established plants. You can also divide the roots in the spring or fall. Sometimes you can grow yucca from seed, but rarely. To propagate from seeds, sow in the spring or fall, barely covering the seeds with 1/4 inch of soil. Fertilize once a year by working a handful of bone meal into the earth around each plant. Yuccas are rarely grown indoors as houseplants and once established, they are likely to be hard to remove.   Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9