Texas Sotol
(Dasylirion texanum)
Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-01-04T15:53:12-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Dasylirion texanum, commonly known as Texas Sotol, is an evergreen succulent or shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert and Tamaulipan mezquital ecoregions, including rocky soils and bluffs in Northeastern Mexico and Texas. As a monocot flowering plant, it is smaller than other Dasylirions, with a short, stout trunk typically less than 1.5 feet tall. Its long, narrow, toothed foliage can reach 3–6 feet in length, forming a dense rosette that adds architectural interest to the landscape. The plant produces a tall flower spike that can reach up to 15 feet, bearing small, creamy-white flowers that are attractive to pollinators during the summer months.
Texas Sotol is valued for its drought tolerance and striking form, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and natural landscapes. It is also used in ecological restoration projects. This plant thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it is important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Texas Sotol can also be used to create distilled spirits similar to tequila and mezcal.CC BY-SA 4.0
Texas Sotol is valued for its drought tolerance and striking form, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and natural landscapes. It is also used in ecological restoration projects. This plant thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it is important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Texas Sotol can also be used to create distilled spirits similar to tequila and mezcal.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent, Shrub
- Height: 3-8 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fire Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to the Chihuahuan Desert and Tamaulipan mezquital ecoregions
Other Names
Common Names: Sotol Texano
Scientific Names: , Dasylirion texanum, Dasylirion texanum var. aberrans,
GBIF Accepted Name: Dasylirion texanum Scheele