Texas Sotol

Dasylirion texanum

SKU #46482
7-10

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Native to hot, dry areas of Texas and Mexico, this short-trunk desert perennial is perfect for sandy or rocky, lean soil. The relatively small cluster of long, sharp-edge blade-like leaves forms the base of a spectacularly tall flower stalk, reaching 9 to 15 ft. Flowering begins in mid-spring and continues through summer. Easily grown in rock gardens or rocky hillsides. An evergreen perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Occasionally once established
SIZE: Foliage reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall. Flowers stalks 9 to 15 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeSpring through summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseBarrier, Hillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsProvide excellent drainage. Adapted to rocky or sandy, limestone based soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system. Once established, water during extreme dry spells. Remove spent flowers as needed.
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Bloom TimeSpring through summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Hillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsProvide excellent drainage. Adapted to rocky or sandy, limestone based soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system. Once established, water during extreme dry spells. Remove spent flowers as needed.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.