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Succulents & Accents

Desert Spoon

Dasylirion wheeleri

Distinct accent plant with twisting leaves. Stalk bloom attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Also try D. acrotriche for shady areas.

The Basics

Type: Succulents & AccentsSun: Full SunHardiness: 0°FWater: LowNative Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts

Growth

Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 4'Mature Width: 4'Mature Form: Open rosette

Foliage

EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: Coarse

Wildlife

Bees Butterflies Other pollinators

Flowers

Flower Color: Cream on tall stalksSeason: Late spring to summer

Comments

Litter: LowThorns: Sawtooth leavesIrritation: None
Attracts Wildlife
Native
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert