Common Name
desert spoon
Scientific Name
Dasylirion wheeleri
Description
Evergreen desert plant with long, narrow, blue-gray leaves; cream-colored flowers emerge in summer on tall spikes; drought tolerant and makes a striking accent plant; attracts beneficial insects.
California Native
No
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Small
Color
White
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Summer
Wildlife Value(s):
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs
little or none
Location(s) in Arboretum