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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
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dasylirion for your garden
aka Dasylirion duranguense, Sotol
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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
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
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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