Desert Spoon
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Common Sotol, Sotol, Desert Spoon, Desert Candle
Desert Spoon Yucca is a charming evergreen plant that adds a touch of character to any garden. With its striking long, gray, strap-shaped leaves that are serrated along the edges, it boasts a stout, short trunk that can grow between 4 to 6 feet tall, spreading out just as much. The lovely blue-gray leaves have a unique spoon-shaped base, which is part of what gives this plant its delightful name. Interestingly, even as the leaves fall off, they leave behind a rugged texture on the trunk, making it quite the conversation piece.
Flowering happens just once every few years, showcasing tiny pale brownish green or greenish flowers—this plant is dioecious, meaning it has male and female flowers on separate plants. These flowers emerge on robust spikes that can reach 10 to 15 feet tall, rising tall from the center of the leaf rosette in early summer. Once they’ve bloomed, the rosette branches at the base of the inflorescence to keep the plant growing strong.
This beauty loves the full sun and is quite drought tolerant, making it a hardy companion that can withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees F. Although blooms are infrequent, they certainly catch the eye of bees, butterflies, and other lovely garden visitors! However, be mindful that the sharp leaf edges can snag clothing and skin, so it’s best to steer clear of walkways. When you’re ready to trim or remove older leaves, don’t forget to wear sturdy leather gloves for protection. This fascinating plant naturally thrives on rocky hillsides and in grasslands at elevations between 3,000 to 6,000 feet across southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, west Texas, and south into Sonora, Mexico. Its name comes from the Greek words 'dasys', meaning "dense" or "shaggy," and 'lirion' meaning "lily," likely referring to its long, rough leaves, adding to its unique charm.
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Height: 3'-5'
Spread: 4'-5'
Bloom: Every few years in spring.
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwest U.S., Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
