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Mexican Grass Tree
Dasylirion longissimum
Pronunciation: das-il-LIR-ee-on lon-JIS-ee-mum
SKU #02534
Stiff, spineless, olive green, grass-like foliage flows from the center of this perfect evergreen specimen for warm, arid xeriscapes. Remove old foliage to reveal an attractive single trunk. In time, it will produce a single, magnificent, tall white bloom stalk. A captivating feature in raised planters and large containers.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer on mature plants. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Agave (Agave); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Yucca (Yucca); Strawberry Tree (Arbutus); Creeping Juniper (Juniperus) |
| Care Instructions | Requires loose, well-draining soil; does not tolerate soggy conditions. Provide shelter from harsh afternoon sun in extremely hot regions. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells. Requires very little maintenance. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer on mature plants. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Agave (Agave); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Yucca (Yucca); Strawberry Tree (Arbutus); Creeping Juniper (Juniperus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Requires loose, well-draining soil; does not tolerate soggy conditions. Provide shelter from harsh afternoon sun in extremely hot regions. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells. Requires very little maintenance. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.