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Plant type

cactus / succulent, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Nolina hibernica plant details

Nolina hibernica is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina hibernica

Plant type: cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina hibernica

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected from seed collected at 8000 ft, in La Siberica, Mexico, this handsome plant, a symmetrical fountain of long, graceful, flowing leaves, eventually develops a trunk up to 6 ft tall. Definitely attracts attention in the garden. Enjoys full sun and requires very little summer water but grows faster with occasional summer water where dry. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Nolina hibernica plant

How to Grow Nolina hibernica

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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