Dasylirion wheeleri |
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Grey Desert Spoon |
Description
Standard in low desert landscapes. Grey desert spoon requires little maintenance. Plants tolerate drought, reflected heat & poor soils. Develops short, thick trunk while reaching 6' tall and wide. Native Arizona, New Mexico & Texas 3-5000'. Leaves are linear grey-green to 3' long & armed. During late spring to summer, erect stem of white creamy flowers. Long lived. Slow. Needs well drained site. Males & females. Cold & drought hardy. Will eventually form a trunk.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.