Dasylirion acrotrichum (Great Desert Spoon, Green Sotol)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Dasylirion |
Species | acrotrichum |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Native to Mexico in the Chihuahuan Desert. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-11b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -5- 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 23-50 |
Height | 0.5-1 m |
Spread | 0.6-0.9 m |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Well drained soil. Drought tolerant but grows faster if watered well (do not wet crown to avoid rot). Prefers full sun, but can survive in partial shade. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Prefers a desert like (xeric) habitat. |
Leaf Description | Narrow, blade like leaves up to 1 m long and 1 cm across. |
Flower Description | Small white flowers in summer at the tips of the foliage. |