Common name
Desert Spoon
Botanical name
Dasylirion wheeleri
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Sun
Height
5-6' (1.5-2 m)
Habit
Mounded
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Every other day
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
Stiff, spiky, blue-green leaves create a grasslike effect. Tiny greenish-white flowers are tightly clustered on a tall, narrow spike. Makes an outstanding accent or use in rock gardens. Drought tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping.