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Nolina cismontana
Also Known As
- California Beargrass
- Chaparral Beargrass
- Peninsular Nolina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-5'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Nolina cismontana plant details
Nolina cismontana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina cismontana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms
- Uses: rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina cismontana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Nolina cismontana
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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By: Dick Culbert
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By: Dick Culbert
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Nolina cismontana plant
How to Grow Nolina cismontana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
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 Bear Grass, Beargrass, Bigelow's Nolina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- drought tolerant
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