Nolina nelsoni |
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Blue Nolina |
Description
Blue nolina can form a trunk from 3-12' tall, and plants will spread to 6' wide. Blue-green foliage provides a great contrast to other desert plants. Leaves are 1 1/2" wide and can reach 4' long. Can reach 20' or more developing multiple heads with age .
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.