Cactus & Succulent•USDA: DATE3•PLANTED: 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
Dasylirion texanum
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.