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Blue Nolina

Nolina Nelsoni

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Overview

The Blue Nolina, or Nolina nelsoni, is an evergreen perennial with striking powdery blue foliage. This robust plant slowly matures to 3-4 feet tall and wide. Its dense rosettes and tall, flowering spikes reaching up to 10 feet make it a focal point. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun. Perfect for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and well-drained soil.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical
Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — This robust plant slowly matures to 3-4 feet tall and wide
Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — The Blue Nolina, or Nolina nelsoni, is an evergreen perennial with striking powdery blue foliage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Nolinacea
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — This robust plant slowly matures to 3-4 feet tall and wide
Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — The Blue Nolina, or Nolina nelsoni, is an evergreen perennial with striking powdery blue foliage

Photograph: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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