Cactus & Succulent•USDA: NOLI•PLANTED: SUMMER 2026•
Devil's Shoestring
Nolina lindheimeriana
FAMILY: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)ALSO KNOWN AS:
Ribbon Grass
Thriving across the Edwards Plateau, Devil's Shoestring (Nolina lindheimeriana) is an enduring evergreen succulent prized in water-wise native landscapes. Its persistent foliage provides year-round green structure and shelter for local garden wildlife.
During Spring, the plant produces white blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental capsule that add seasonal interest.
It provides essential nectar, shelter, or forage for native wildlife, including Bees, Birds, and Butterflies.
Best suited to calcareous, dry, limestone, rocky, and sand, Devil's Shoestring adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers high deer resistance.

Devil's Shoestring
Nolina lindheimeriana
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT
Texas Native Ecoregions3 REGIONS
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Edwards Plateau
SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Cactus & Succulent
↕HEIGHT
1 ft.
↔SPREAD
4 ft.
🌲FOLIAGE
Evergreen
BLOOM COLOR
White
BLOOM CALENDARSpring (3 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
BOTANICAL ALIASES & ALTERNATE NAMES1 ALIAS
Ribbon Grass
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
BeesBirdsButterflies
Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.
WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun, Part Shade
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
CalcareousDryLimestoneRockySand
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE
Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.
MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION
Low maintenance once established.