Lindheimer's Nolina

The Devil's shoestring plant thrives in the limestone hills and ravines of the lightly wooded eastern half of the Edwards Plateau. This plant is native only to this particular area. It has a sturdy stem that holds an inflorescence three or more feet above the mound of thin, flat leaves. The graceful leaves are 12 to 36 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, with tiny sawtoothed edges. The purplish-tinged fruit is somewhat inflated and relatively thin, with notches at each end. Devil's shoestring would be an excellent choice for a landscape, serving as a focal point or ground cover in dry, shaded spots with well-drained soils.