Long-lived and low-maintenance, this tough plant is native from 2000 to 6000 feet in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. It slowly forms a dense rosette of leathery silver-blue leaves with hooks along the margins. Over time it develops a short stout trunk. The tall narrow flower spikes carry small tan blooms. Plant in full sun or reflected heat, and provide good drainage.
Dasylirion wheeleri (Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol)
Dasylirion wheeleri
Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol
Long-lived and low-maintenance, this tough plant is native from 2000 to 6000 feet in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. It slowly forms a dense rosette of leathery silver-blue leaves with hooks along the margins. Over time it develops a short stout trunk. The tall narrow flower spikes carry small tan blooms. Plant in full sun or reflected heat, and provide good drainage.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Tan |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 60" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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