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    Also Known As

    • Nolina nelsoni
    • Nelson's Blue Bear Grass

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 10"-12'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Nolina nelsonii plant details

    Nolina nelsonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nolina nelsonii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 10 IN - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nolina nelsonii

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Like Gert Boyle of Columbia Sportswear, this is one tough mother. Hardy and thrives in Portland’s summers and winters given a bit of summer water and excellent drainage. Single stemmed foliage plant until a decade passes and 15 ft white flower stalks stun you. Full sun best. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Bold blue leaves with serated edges.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Nolina nelsonii plant

    How to Grow Nolina nelsonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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