Texas sacahuista
Nolina texana
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White , green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Texas sacahuista (Nolina texana) is a perennial for borders, specimen planting, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry soil of most types. The evergreen leaves form a thick clump and add texture in winter. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies visit its small white flowers.
Pairs well with Shenandoah switchgrass, Star of persia, and Elfin mother of thyme.
Native range
AZ, CO, NM, OK, and 1 more places. See all 5
AZ, CO, NM, OK, and TX.