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Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210]

Also Known As

Common Sotol
Desert Spoon

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-15'
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

7a-11

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Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210] plant details

Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210]

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Desert Spoon is a favorite hardy xeric plant found throughout the mountains of southern and central Arizona and New Mexico. Its large, rounded rosettes of narrow blue leaves may reach 7' across, and are usually single but sometimes form offsets. It is often used in southwestern landscapes, but it actually grow larger in cooler climates with some moisture than it does in a hot place like Phoenix. In two places on my trip, I found some very large plants with trunks up to 4' tall. This is one such collection from west of Nogales. These plants should be hardy to 0 °F or below. DS.