BEAR GRASS

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Greenery, Foliage, Line Element

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

STEM LENGTH
➜ 60–120cm

➜ Bear grass is comfortable staying dry-packed for multiple days in the cooler

➜ Give stems a substantial chop across stems and drop into cool, clean water in a moderately full bucket

➜ Allow blades to relax and hydrate before designing to ensure flexible form for looping or weaving

➜ Keep away from prolonged heat and direct sunlight

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Excellent movement and flexibility
♡ Long-lasting performance
♡ Highly versatile
♡ Useful in modern and classic designs

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Occasionally develops a mind of its own
✗ Can tangle during processing
✗ Easy to underestimate until you need it
✗ Somehow ends up everywhere on the design table

What is bear grass used for in floral design?
➜ Bear grass is commonly used to create lines, movement, texture, and decorative loops within arrangements

Why are some blades longer than others?
➜ Completely normal—bear grass naturally varies in length, width, and curvature from blade to blade; that variation helps create a more natural, flowing design

Can I loop, braid, or knot bear grass?
➜ Absolutely, bear grass is one of the few greenery varieties specifically prized for its flexibility and ability to be manipulated into decorative shapes
➜ It's commonly used in contemporary floral design to create loops, twists, and woven accents

Is bear grass considered foliage?
➜ Yes, it's primarily used as a textural foliage and design element 

Why is my bear grass curling?
➜ Bear grass naturally develops gentle curves as it grows and may curl slightly as it hydrates or dries—most designers use those curves to create movement rather than trying to straighten them

Can bear grass be used outdoors?
➜ Yes—it generally performs well outdoors, though prolonged heat and direct sunlight may cause the blades to dry more quickly

Why do some blade tips look brown?
➜ Minor browning or split tips can occur naturally during harvesting and shipping—most florists simply trim the tips before designing if needed

Why doesn't my bunch look very full?
➜ Bear grass isn't designed to create fullness—it's used to add clean lines, graceful movement, and modern detail throughout a design

☆ Excellent for creating movement and line
☆ Useful in both contemporary and traditional designs
☆ Can be looped, woven, braided, and manipulated creatively
☆ Adds interest without visual bulk
☆ One of the most versatile accent greens available

☆ Calla Lilies
☆ Roses
☆ Orchids
☆ Hydrangea
☆ Aspidistra
☆ Snapdragons
☆ Mini Callas

☆ Bear grass isn't actually a true grass

☆ Bear grass is one of the few foliages specifically grown for its long, flexible blades, making it a staple in contemporary floral design

☆ Florists often use bear grass as a design mechanic, creating loops, knots, braids, and woven accents that add movement without adding visual weight

☆ One bunch goes much further than most novice florists expect—individual blades can be separated and used throughout multiple arrangements, bouquets, and personal flowers