Blue NolinaPhoenix's Most Striking Blue Desert Accent Plant Blue Nolina Blue Nolina (Nolina nelsonii) is the most dramatic blue gray accent plant in the Sonoran Desert landscape. With its bold, upright form, steel blue foliage, and virtually zero water needs once established, it's the ultimate statement plant for Phoenix desert modern landscapes. Growing slowly into a commanding 58 foot specimen, Blue Nolina's striking color sets it apart from every other accent

and desert-style landscapes throughout Scottsdale

and it's tagged as pet-friendly at Three Timbers

Give it room and set it back from foot traffic

The tubular orange flowers are perfectly shaped for hummingbird feeding

Yes — unlike most aloes

It is ideal for summer-color screens

Create a desert color garden by pairing Blue Ghost with other colorful cacti and succulents: Golden Barrel for warm contrast

No two plants look alike — each develops its own unique ridges

Younger clusters may not bloom until they're well-established

Ghost Aloe — Pale blue-white aloe for cool-toned contrast in rock garden groupings

Hold off on heavy pruning until February

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