Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)

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Size 4" 5" 1 gallon 2-3 gallon 5 gallon

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Dasylirion texanum Scheele

Texas Sotol, Sotol

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: DATE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

This short-trunked desert perennial is often mistaken for yucca. A 9-15 ft. flower stalk, bearing a 2-3 ft. spike of yellowish flowers, is subtended by a basal cluster of dark, bluish-green leaves with evenly-spaced spines and a wide, cupped base. The leaf cluster is 1 1/2-2 1/2 ft. tall.

Trunks split open during dry spells, allowing wildlife access to the spongy interior and leaf bases.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Leaves up to about 2-1/2 feet long. Flower stalk up to about 15 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Flat desert areas, Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Chaparral & brush country

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy, Caliche type, Igneous, Limestone-based; adaptable
Conditions Comments: This short-trunked desert perennial is often mistaken for yucca. A 9-15 ft. flower stalk, bearing a 2-3 ft. spike of yellowish flowers, is subtended by a basal cluster of dark, bluish-green sharp edged leaves with evenly-spaced spines and a wide, cupped base. Trunks split open during dry spells, allowing wildlife access to the spongy interior and leaf bases.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Easily grown, Rock gardens, Rocky hillside, Security hedge
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: High

Image Information

Photographer: Schroeder, Susan
City: Camp Wood
County: Real
State: TX
Location Notes: Roaring Springs Ranch
Accession date: 2025-09-08
Filename: SMS_IMG0454.JPG
Slide Index: SMS_DATE3-20130628-11.jpg
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: A flowering plant.
Date Taken: 2013-06-28
NPIN Image Id: 184513

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