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Dasylirion acrotriche
Green Desert Spoon or Sotol
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
Durable accent, Full sun, Tolerates reflected heat. Develops short, thick trunk while reaching mature size 6' tall by 5' wide. Give room, as spiny leaf margins are sharp. Resembles D. wheeleri but acid green and faster. Bloom stalk to 10' The leaves terminate into a wisp of figers. Native in north central Mexico.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
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Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
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Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.