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Nolina bigelovii
Also Known As
- Bear Grass
- Beargrass
- Bigelow's Nolina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Nolina bigelovii plant details
Nolina bigelovii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina bigelovii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina bigelovii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Nolina bigelovii plant
How to Grow Nolina bigelovii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Nolina for your garden
aka Devil's Shoestring, Lindheimer's Beargrass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Dasylirion gracile, Nolina gracilis, Nolina histrix, Pony Tail Palm, Sotolin
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Beaucarnea oedipus, Nolina guatemalensis, Curly Nolina, Guatemala Ponytail Plant, Izote, Izote Macho, Izote Real, Red Ponytail
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka California Beargrass, Chaparral Beargrass, Peninsular Nolina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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