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Nolina parryi IB114

Also Known As

Parry's Nolina

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

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Nolina parryi IB114 plant details

Nolina parryi IB114 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina parryi IB114

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina parryi IB114

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to a few mountainous areas of southern California, this attractive species is occasionally grown in the Southwest, but it deserves much wider use. Stiff, spiky, green leaves quite different from those of N. microcarpa are held on clusters of short trunks to 3 - 5' tall. The flowers are produced generously on spikes rising up to 12' above the plant, putting on a stunning show, a feature that is seldom written about, though I'm not sure why. My collection from 4,500' in the San Jacinto Mountains should result in quite hardy plants: it should certainly be able to tolerate 0 - 5 °F, possibly lower. Spectacular plant! For best germination, soak seeds in warm water overnight, then sow in warm, humid, sealed environment.