About
Dasylirion texanum, the Texas sotol, is an architectural, rosette-forming shrub from Texas and northern Mexico with a trunk bearing a terminal rosette of narrow, spiny-edged leaves. Tall panicles of tiny, star-shaped flowers appear on mature plants in summer. A dramatic and structural 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.