Life … Plants Vascular Plants Monocots Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies Agave and Allies Beargrasses Blue Nolina species 40 observations Blue Nolina Nolina nelsonii Field notes Key traits Layer Shrubs Light Full sun Moisture Dry Well drained Soil Rocky Sand Loam Organic Drought tolerant Yes Deer resistant Yes Resists Dry soil Heat Habit Erect Plant type Shrub Succulent From NC State Extension. Close