191 EVELYN CT
Cactus & SucculentUSDA: NOLIPLANTED: 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

Devil's Shoestring

Nolina lindheimeriana

CREDIT: NPSOT
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.