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Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP]

Also Known As

Devil's Shoestring
Lindheimer's Beargrass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

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

planting zones

7b-10b

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Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP] plant details

Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP] is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP]

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the largest clump forming Nolina, this evergreen grass-like can produce 4-6' tall x wide with shiny green arching fillifer-tipped leaves. Flowers in spring and early summer occasionally surpassing 6'. The male is cream in color, and female cream to chartreuse. Native to south Texas' big bend region, they love occasional summer water, otherwise quite drought tolerant and resistant to heat and cold to at least 5-10 degrees F. Good for a bright sunny spot in the garden to create a year-round steroidal meadow effect. USDA zone 7b.

By: Cistus Nursery

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How to Grow Nolina lindheimeriana [BBNP]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant