Blue Nolina
Nolina nelsonii
Blue Nolina is a perennial for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 180 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 7a-10b, RHS H5 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 180 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 10b and rated H5 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, evergreen plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Blue Nolina's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allium 'Purple Sensation'to edge in front
- Angelita Daisyto edge in front
- Anise/Blue Sageto flower when it does not
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Atamasco Rain Lilyto edge in front
- Autumn Sageto edge in front
Garden styles
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: