Nolina nelsonii
Nelson's Blue Bear Grass
Agavaceae
Cacti and succulents, Perennials
NOLINAAccent plants with tough, grassy leaves usually about 3 ft. long, typically on a thick trunk. In spring or summer, 3–4-ft. stalks rise from the center of the foliage rosette, carrying tiny greenish or creamy white flowers. Plants are valued for their strong vertical silhouette rather than their blossoms. Good for desert or other dry landscapes.
Nolina nelsoniiNative to Mexico. Long,narrow, gray-green to powderyblue leaves with toothed edges. Grows to 10 ft. tall and 4–5 ft.wide. Distinctive accent.
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