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Dasylirion durangense
Also Known As
- Dasylirion duranguense
- Sotol
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-10'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Dasylirion durangense plant details
Dasylirion durangense is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 durangense
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: desert garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion durangense
- USDA Zones: 8a - 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
Garden photo gallery of Dasylirion durangense
By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Dasylirion durangense plant
How to Grow Dasylirion durangense
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dasylirion for your garden
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
![Photo of Dasylirion wheeleri [IB210] flower, form by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/c1/e8/c1e8c90ff26d24a89b33f3f78ffc2dec.webp)
aka Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 4'-7'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
![Photo of Dasylirion wheeleri [IB185] form by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/be/04/be0469aa155279f1444d980a5362a763.webp)
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