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Dasylirion quadrangulatum (syn. longissimum)


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Description:
Mexican grass tree is a spectacular plant from northeastern Mexico that, when mature, sports a foot wide trunk and a large sphere of long, stiff, square-edged, bluish green leaves. As a young plant it forms a dramatic mound of foliage for those dry, full sun locations.


Common Name: Mexican Grass Tree

Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness: 8-11

Light: Full Sun

Height: 2-4'

Width: 2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:

Class: Evergreen

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: No

Berries: No

Benefits:

Deer Resistant: Unknown

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Hillsides and dry riverbeds of northeast Mexico.

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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America

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