Dasylirion — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Dasylirion recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dasylirion cedrosanum
Dasylirion cedrosanum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Dasylirion cedrosanum is native to the semi-arid, sub-tropical climate of northeastern Mexico, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,600 metres. Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. This species is being used on a large scale for the commercial production of the beverage 'Sotol'.
Full cultivation guide →Dasylirion simplex
Dasylirion simplex
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. A dioecious species,both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Dasylirion texanum
Dasylirion texanum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. A dioecious species,both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Dasylirion wheeleri
Dasylirion wheeleri
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. This species is not very cold hardy, and is said to require a minimum winter temperature of 10°c, However, plants can survive outdoors in the very mildest areas of Britain if given some protection such as a south facing wall and a suitable soil. Plants are sometimes used in sub-tropical bedding schemes in Britain.
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