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Nolina Species, Blue Nolina, Nelson's Blue Beargrass, Nelson's Bear Grass

Nolinanelsonii

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Genus

Nolina (no-LEE-na)

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Species

nelsonii (nel-SON-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | positive

This is a really attractive Nolina with exceptionally blue leaves. It makes a small tree with time that is topped with a dense head of w...Read More

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