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(Nolina lindheimeriana)
Devil’s Shoestring (Nolina lindheimeriana)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-12T01:15:13-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Nolina lindheimeriana, commonly known as Devil’s Shoestring, is a perennial subshrub native to the rocky slopes and open grasslands of Central Texas, particularly the Edwards Plateau region. This plant is semi-evergreen, retaining its leaves in mild winters but may shed some foliage in colder climates. It typically reaches a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), forming dense clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves that can add texture to garden compositions.
Devil’s Shoestring is valued for its drought tolerance and architectural form, which makes it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its white, bell-shaped flowers bloom on tall spikes in late spring to early summer, adding a subtle visual interest. The plant is often used in borders, as an accent, or in mass plantings for erosion control on slopes. It thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates a range of soil types, and requires minimal maintenance once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Devil’s Shoestring is valued for its drought tolerance and architectural form, which makes it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. Its white, bell-shaped flowers bloom on tall spikes in late spring to early summer, adding a subtle visual interest. The plant is often used in borders, as an accent, or in mass plantings for erosion control on slopes. It thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates a range of soil types, and requires minimal maintenance once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Rocky slopes and open grasslands of Central Texas, particularly the Edwards Plateau region
Other Names
Common Names: Lindheimer’s Bear-Grass, Ribbon Grass, Devil’s-Shoestring, Lindheimer Nolina
Scientific Names: , Nolina lindheimeriana, Dasylirion lindheimerianum, Dasylirion tenuifolium, Beaucarnea lindheimeriana, Nolina lindheimerana,
GBIF Accepted Name: Nolina lindheimeriana (Scheele) S.Watson