Nolina hibernica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hibernica
ID:
922693
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochstätter & D.Donati
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Piante Grasse 30: 74 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922028
Common Names
- Nolina hibernica
- Irish Beargrass
- Irish Nolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina hibernica (also called 'Hibernian Nolina', among many other common names) is a small succulent native to the temperate grasslands of Europe. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in dry, sunny areas, usually growing on rocky outcrops or cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina hibernica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina hibernica has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina hibernica is a succulent native to Ireland. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, dry environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Nolina hibernica
Nolina hibernica is native to Ireland and can be found in the western and southwestern parts of the country.
Species in the Nolina genus
Nolina beldingii, Nolina bigelovii, Nolina cismontana, Nolina atopocarpa, Nolina lindheimeriana, Nolina juncea, Nolina erumpens, Nolina interrata, Nolina humilis, Nolina georgiana, Nolina durangensis, Nolina cespitifera, Nolina brittoniana, Nolina texana, Nolina watsonii, Nolina rigida, Nolina micrantha, Nolina matapensis, Nolina microcarpa, Nolina nelsonii, Nolina palmeri, Nolina parryi, Nolina parviflora, Nolina pumila, Nolina arenicola, Nolina greenei, Nolina azureogladiata, Nolina hibernica, Nolina excelsa, Nolina pollyjeanneae,
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-467644: Based on the initial data import
Davide Donati (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Donati' in the authors string.
Fritz Hochstätter (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochstätter' in the authors string.