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Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749]
Also Known As
- Desert Spoon
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749] plant details
Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749] is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749]
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the most attractive of the genus, this represents our collection from Santa Cruz County, Arizona many years ago in one of our favorite canyons, rich in all kinds of semiarid goodies. Plants eventually growing to 6-10' with 4' spread of most beautiful gray-blue leaves with gold spines along the leaf margins and leaf tips. Lovely when back lit. This is a mid elevation collection so we expect frost hardiness of about 10 to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8, recovering from lower.
By: Cistus Nursery
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Gardening facts about Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749] plant
How to Grow Dasylirion wheeleri [SBHMPS 6749]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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