Dasylirion wheeleri
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Common Sotol
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6' x 4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 10-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Dasylirion wheeleri (Common Sotol) is an evergreen succulent with long gray slender serrated leaves. The common name refers to the ends of the leaf blades which form a spoon shape when torn off the trunk. The leaves are a blue-gray and 3 feet long. Dasylirion wheeleri holds on to its old leaves making a shaggy skirt. It is best planted in full sun. Spoon Yucca is drought tolerant and can grow up to 6 feet tall by as much as 4 feet wide.
