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Nolina texana bear grass
A bigger, bolder version of the somewhat more common and varied N. microcarpa. This Texas native grows
to a bold textured 5 ft with deep green arching leaves and creamy white flower spikes rising to 8 ft or more in
spring and summer. Exceedingly drought tolerant but a little summer water would increase its growth rate.
Sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy to about 0F, USDA zone 7, or even a little below.
1g @ $15, 5g @ $47 Agavaceae
Nyssa sinensis chinese tupelo
A lovely and vigorous form of the deciduous swamp tupelo, this chinese species grows taller, to 40 ft or more
and half as wide, with apical dominance (uprighteousness...) maintained much more easily than our native
North American species. Sun to dappled shade. Best with summer water but tolerates some drought. Also sits
happily in winter water. Fall colors are vibrant red to deep oranges to gold. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
2g @ $28 Nyssaceae
Ophiopogon jaburan 'White Dragon' white lilyturf
Lovely, variegated lilyturf, a Japanese native with white-striped, green leaves adding texture to the garden as a
ground cover or specimen. Leaves can be as long as 2 ft forming clumps to 1 ft in diameters and spreading by
underground rhizomes. Later summer flowers add color with clusters of purple-blue flowers on 6" stems. Full
to part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
6in @ $12 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae
Opuntia ellisiana tigertongue
Hurray for this nearly spineless, not-to-prickly, prickly pear with blue-green pads, to 6" in diameter, in clumps
to as much as 3 ft tall x 4 ft wide. Late summer flowers are bright yellow. Of probable Mexican origin and
found in cultivation in and about alpine Texas, these are beautiful, architectural plants, fast-growing and safe
to have around small, curious children. Loves summer water but can fare well without. Frost hardy into the
bottom of USDA zone 7. A plant with many synonyms including O. lindheimeri var. ellisiana and O.
cacanapa 'Ellisiana'.
4D @ $12 Cactaceae
Opuntia violacea var. santa-rita
Striking, round-padded, miniature tree, to 4-6 ft, this variety from Chochise Country in southeastern Arizona,
has pads almost completely round, tinted deep pinky purple especially in winter, and few or no central spines.
Flowers are dark yellow ringed with copper. Very good, if not classic container specimen or garden plant in
full sun with very well-drained soil and occasional summer water where monsoons don’t hit. Frost hardy to
about 0F to –5F, USDA zone 7, if dry.
2g @ $32 Cactaceae
Ornithogalum viridiflorum summer hyacinth
Greenish white, waxy, long-lasting flowers, like hanging bells on stems up to 20 on stems to 24-36", add
something special to the summer garden. This South African bulb has rosettes of grassy, aromatic leaves
forming small clumps from which the flower stems arise. Herbaceous, dying back in winter to return in spring.
Full sun in rich, well-drained soil with average summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.
6in @ $16 Liliaceae
Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com
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