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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

    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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