Silver Desert Spoon

Dasylirion wheeleri

Pronunciation: das-il-LIR-ee-on WHEE-ler-ee
SKU #02958
7-11

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Twisting, curling, ribbon-like, blue-green foliage adds texture to the landscape. Leaf margins are lined with fine thorns that meet at the base to form a small spoon. An exciting, drought tolerant, evergreen specimen for large containers, or to accent a xeric rock garden or waterwise border. Stunning in mass plantings in larger landscapes.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide; develops a trunk with age.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeMature plants bloom late spring to summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsAloe (Aloe); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Cactus (Opuntia); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe)
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells, particularly in cooler regions.
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Bloom TimeMature plants bloom late spring to summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsAloe (Aloe); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Cactus (Opuntia); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells, particularly in cooler regions.

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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.