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(Dasylirion wheeleri)

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Description

The Desert Spoon blooms small tan flowers on a 10 ft. spike during the summer. It slowly builds a trunk up to 5 ft. tall.  The leathery leaves have teeth along the margins, and a spoon-shaped base that gives the plant its name.  This low maintenance plant makes a great accent for desert gardens.

Plant Information

Plant Type

Cactus

Origin

Arizona, Mexico, Sonoran Desert, Texas

Size (H x W)

5' x 5'

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Foliage Color

Silver-Blue