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    Dasylirion sp.

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Dasylirion sp. plant details

    Dasylirion sp. is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion sp.

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion sp.

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fine gray-green leaves create a soft pompon effect. Ra Ra Hortaholics!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dasylirion sp. plant

    How to Grow Dasylirion sp.

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Dasylirion durangense

    aka Dasylirion duranguense, Sotol

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Dasylirion wheeleri

    aka Dasylirion wheeleri [select form], Desert Spoon, Sotol

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-15'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Dasylirion texanum

    aka Green Sotol, Texas Sotol

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Dasylirion longissimum

    aka Dasylirion longissima, Dasylirion quadrangulatum, Mexican Grass Tree, Square-leaf Sotol, Toothless Desert Spoon

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210]

    aka Common Sotol, Desert Spoon

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-15'

    Width: 3'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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