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Desert Spoon
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Stiff, spiky, blue-green leaves create a grasslike effect. Tiny greenish-white flowers are tightly clustered on a tall, narrow spike. Makes an outstanding accent or use in rock gardens. Drought tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Desert Spoon
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Botanical name
Dasylirion wheeleri
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
5-6' (1.5-2 m)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Every other day
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Lori E.'s collection