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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

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    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

    Magnificent cream spires over a fountain of rough edged gray green leaves. Plant in areas with sharp drainage.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

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    Nolina cismontana

    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
    Photo of Nolina cismontana foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Nolina interrata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nolina interrata form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Nolina matapensis

    aka Sonoran Tree Bear Grass

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-25'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nolina matapensis foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Nolina parryi

    aka Giant Nolina, Parry's Nolina

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-7'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nolina parryi flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Nolina 'La Siberica'

    aka Nolina ['La Siberica' strain], Nolina hibernica 'La Siberica', Nolina sp. 'La Siberica' coll. #DO7-64, Siberica Bear Grass

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Nolina 'La Siberica' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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