Dasylirion acrotrichum

Also Known As

Bonapartea gracile
Dasylirion acrotriche
Dasylirion gracile
Roulinia gracile
Yucca acrotricha
Yucca gracile
Desert Spoon
Spoon Yucca

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Dasylirion acrotrichum plant details

Dasylirion acrotrichum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion acrotrichum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, serrated leaves, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion acrotrichum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big bad robust sotol from northern Mexico, totally hardy in the Pacific Northwest. Achieves a 4' trunk with age and a perfect rosette of 3' long, pale green leaves with yellow spines. The flower stalk reaches to 15'. Full sun and perfect drainage. Deer (and other mammal) resistant. Frost hardy in USDA Zone 8 or lower with proctection.