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    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dasylirion acrotrichum plant

    How to Grow Dasylirion acrotrichum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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
    Photo of Dasylirion durangense close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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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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