Texan Sotol

Dasyliriontexanum

Genus
Dasylirion (das-il-LIR-ee-on)
Species
texanum (tek-SAY-num)
Synonym
Dasylirion texanum var. aberrans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Surprise, Arizona

Nevada City, California

Reseda, California

Denver, Colorado

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Eugene, Oregon

Arlington, Texas

Hondo, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(4 reports)

South Jordan, Utah

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San Antonio, TX | May 2007 | negative

the plants i have don't bloom every year. Is there a cycle? Or does it not bloom in times of drought? I can't find info on this, Texan...Read More

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