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Cactus & SucculentUSDA: DATE3PLANTED: SPRING 2025

Texas Sotol

Dasylirion texanum

FAMILY: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Sotol
A standout species for Texas gardens, Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum) is a evergreen succulent native across the Chihuahuan Deserts and Edwards Plateau. Its persistent foliage provides year-round green structure and shelter for local garden wildlife. During Summer, the plant produces yellow blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental capsule that add seasonal interest. It provides essential nectar, shelter, or forage for native wildlife, including Bees, Birds, and Hummingbirds. Thriving in caliche, dry, limestone, sand, and well drained, Texas Sotol demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers high deer resistance.
Texas Sotol

Texas Sotol

Dasylirion texanum

CREDIT: NPSOT
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT

Texas Native Ecoregions10 REGIONS

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Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau

SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Cactus & Succulent
HEIGHT

2 ft.

SPREAD

3 ft.

🌱GROWTH

Moderate

🌲FOLIAGE

Evergreen

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
BLOOM CALENDARSummer (3 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
BOTANICAL ALIASES & ALTERNATE NAMES1 ALIAS
Sotol
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
BeesBirdsHummingbirds

Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.

WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
CalicheDryLimestoneSandWell Drained
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE

Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.

MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION

Low maintenance once established.