Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019]
Also Known As
- Spoon Yucca
- Wheeler's Blue Sotol
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5'-15'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 7b-11
Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019] plant details
Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer white 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 wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019]
- USDA Zones: 7b - 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
Gardening facts about Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019] plant
How to Grow Dasylirion wheeleri [coll. #A4AZ-019]
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
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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
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