Dasylirion leiophyllum - Eagle Mtns, TX Perennials or a sunny windowsill

or a sunny windowsill

The southern habitat of the species would indicate lack of frost tolerance but plants have so far withstood 5F

To only 6" tall with fleshy stems and tiny gray-blue leaves forming a prostrate mat to 2 ft wide

Best in well drained soil in full to part sun

Collection by plantsman Mike Remmick in a rich area on the border of Chile and Argentina

Dasylirion leiophyllum - Eagle Mtns, TX Perennials or a sunny windowsillHardy and robust sotol native to the southwest US, this one hailing from the Eagle Mountains in Texas. Eventually achieves a 4 ft trunk and a perfect rosette of 4 ft long, pale green leaves with yellow spines. The huge flower stalk reaches to 12 ft. Full sun and perfect drainage. Deer (and other mammal) resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. GREEN SOTOL Asparagaceae