| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 1.5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Very small |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Inflorescence Height: | 8 feet |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Dioecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Sotol (Dasylirion sp.), not yucca by growitall | May 29, 2014 11:47 PM | 1 |
