Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)

Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Texas Sotol viewed from the front and top
Description
Description

Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum) is a sculptural, evergreen ornamental plant with a rosette of slender, blue-green, serrated leaves that radiate symmetrically from a central base. Often mistaken for a grass or yucca, it is actually part of the Asparagaceae family and functions as a drought-tolerant shrub in xeriscaping and desert landscapes.

Native to the arid regions of Texas and northern Mexico, Texas Sotol thrives in rocky slopes, desert plains, and dry scrublands. Each leaf ends in a fine, curling thread and has tiny teeth along the edges, adding texture and detail. In mature plants, a tall, narrow flowering stalk can rise several feet above the foliage, bearing small cream-colored blooms that attract pollinators.

Also known as Desert Spoon, Dasylirion texanum has traditional cultural uses, including fermentation into the spirit sotol. It is valued in modern landscaping for its striking form, heat tolerance, and architectural presence in dry, low-maintenance gardens.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Texas Sotols have a typical overall height between 3’-5’ (91-152 cm) and spread diameter of 4’-6’ (122-183 cm).

Group of outline illustrations of the Texas Sotol in front and top views
Group of outline illustrations of the Texas Sotol in front and top views
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
Width:
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
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Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae

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Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Scientific Name:
Dasylirion texanum
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Drawings include:
Texas Sotol front elevation, plan view

Structural grasses are bold, upright plants valued for their strong forms and architectural presence in landscapes. Typically found in open plains, grasslands, savannas, and dry hillsides, these grasses evolved to withstand wind, drought, and grazing while maintaining a tall, rigid silhouette.

5’-12’ | 152-366 cm
1’-2’ | 30-61 cm (Spread)
Corn
366.000
61.000
448000
GUIDE
3D
Corn
3’-6’ | 91-183 cm
3’6”-7’ | 107-213 cm (Spread)
Flax
183.000
213.000
96000
GUIDE
3D
Flax
6’-10’ | 183-305 cm
4’-8’ | 122-244 cm (Spread)
Pampas Grass
305.000
244.000
95000
GUIDE
3D
Pampas Grass
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm
2’-4’ | 61-122 cm (Spread)
Feather Reed Grass
183.000
122.000
9300
GUIDE
3D
Feather Reed Grass
4’-7’ | 122-213 cm
3’-5’6” | 91-168 cm (Spread)
Chinese Silver Grass
213.000
168.000
5200
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Silver Grass
2’-3’ | 61-91 cm
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm (Spread)
Deer Grass
91.000
152.000
2800
GUIDE
3D
Deer Grass
2’-4’ | 61-122 cm
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm (Spread)
Esparto Grass
122.000
152.000
900
GUIDE
3D
Esparto Grass
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
Texas Sotol
152.000
183.000
500
GUIDE
3D
Texas Sotol
2’-5’ | 61-152 cm
3’-6’ | 91-183 cm (Spread)
Spiny Mat Rush
152.000
183.000
40
GUIDE
3D
Spiny Mat Rush