Dasylirion serratifolium (Desert Spoon)
Dasylirion serratifolium (Desert Spoon) is a very ornamental evergreen succulent boasting a perfectly symmetrical rosette of long, narrow, prominently serrate, blue-green leaves. The leaves can reach 3 ft. in length (90 cm) and are adorned with feathery, tufted ends.
Dasylirion serratifolium (Desert Spoon) is a very ornamental evergreen succulent boasting a perfectly symmetrical rosette of long, narrow, prominently serrate, blue-green leaves. The leaves can reach 3 ft. in length (90 cm) and are adorned with feathery, tufted ends. The rosette sits on a very short and stocky stem felted with old leaves. In summer, it is topped with a dramatic flowering stalk bearing small creamy white flowers. The flowers are followed by small rounded winged fruits.
- Adds architectural interest to the garden and slowly grows up to 3-6 ft. tall and wide (90-180 cm).
- Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought and salt tolerant.
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
- Virtually pest and disease free, but watch out for scale insects. Deer and rabbit resistant
- Propagate by seed sown at 21ºC in spring
- Native to Mexico
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
| Plant Type | Cactus – Succulents, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Dasylirion, Yucca |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |