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Dasylirion glaucophyllum

Also Known As

Blue-Leaf Hidalgo Sotol

Plant type

cactus / succulent, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

9b-11

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Dasylirion glaucophyllum plant details

Dasylirion glaucophyllum is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion glaucophyllum

Plant type: cactus / succulent or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion glaucophyllum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Architecturally arresting in a dry garden, on a slope, or in a container, this giant “Sotol” isone of the largest of its kind, reaching 4’ tall and up to 7’ wide! Lovely 1” wide, powdery-blue, serrated leaves radiate out from the center to form an elegant, grass-like spherical rosette. Once mature, it produces a 7’ tall flower spike topped with a dense club of creamy white flowers in Summer much loved by bees. Exceptionally drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low-no maintenance, this Mexican native just needs very good drainage and low-no Winter water. If planting in a container, plan to repot every few years. Although slow growing, it will require a half wine barrel sized container by the time it’s full grown.