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Dasylirion longissimum

Mexican Grass Tree, Toothless Sotol

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow to about 5' tall and 5' wide. It has narrow, grass-like leaves with creamy white flowers that bloom in early summer.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.