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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
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
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