About

Dasylirion glaucophyllum, the blue-leaf Hidalgo sotol, is a dramatic, rosette-forming shrub from Mexico with a terminal rosette of narrow, glaucous, blue-green leaves to 1 m long with serrated edges. On mature plants, a tall panicle of tiny, star-shaped flowers is produced in summer. A striking architectural plant for a sunny, very well-drained, frost-free position.

About the genus

Dasylirion, the sotols, are evergreen, dioecious shrubs and trees from Mexico and the south-western United States with thick stems bearing terminal rosettes of narrow, often spiny-edged leaves and tall panicles of tiny, star-shaped flowers in summer on mature plants. Dramatic and architectural plants for sunny, very well-drained, frost-free positions.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.
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