Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parryi
ID:
701468

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 247 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700801

Common Names

  • Parry's Beargrass
  • Parry's Nolina
  • Beargrass Nolina

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Description

Nolina parryi (also called Parry's Beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. It has long, narrow, gray-green leaves and produces white flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Nolina parryi is a drought-tolerant ornamental plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural barrier or as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nolina parryi is white or yellow with six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nolina parryi is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Nolina parryi

Nolina parryi can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Nolina parryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nolina parryi?

Nolina parryi

What type of plant is Nolina parryi?

Succulent shrub

Where is Nolina parryi native to?

Mexico

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282356: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.