Quick answer: Texas sacahuista (Nolina texana) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Rocky, limestone-based, sandy, loam, clay |
| Bloom | Mar-Jul |
| Height | 1.5-2.5 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Sandia hairstreak and Atea hairstreak butterflies, cover |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Texas sacahuista
Where is Texas sacahuista native?
Texas sacahuista (Nolina texana) is native to Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Texas sacahuista bloom?
Texas sacahuista blooms Mar-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Texas sacahuista need?
Light: Part shade. Water: Low. Soil: Rocky, limestone-based, sandy, loam, clay. Mature height: 1.5-2.5 ft.
Is Texas sacahuista good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Sandia hairstreak and Atea hairstreak butterflies, cover.
Is Texas sacahuista deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Texas sacahuista is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Texas sacahuista?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Nolina texana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Texas sacahuista.
- Twistleaf yucca Yucca rupicola
- Engelmann's prickly pear (cactus apple) Opuntia engelmannii
- Huisache Vachellia farnesiana
- Mealy blue sage Salvia farinacea
- Texas mountain laurel Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
- Antelope-horns milkweed Asclepias asperula
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