Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol
Dasylirion Wheeleri
Overview
The Grey Desert Spoon, or Dasylirion wheeleri, is a sculptural succulent that adds a striking aesthetic with its rosette of long, slender, blue-gray leaves, edged with fibrous teeth. This drought-tolerant plant can reach up to 5 feet in height and spread 6 feet wide, featuring a towering flower spike that can soar to 15 feet. Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soils, requiring minimal maintenance.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 6–11Type SucculentClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 6–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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