Dasylirion serratifolium - Sand Paper Desert Spoon Seeds - Exotic Succulent from Mexico

Dasylirion serratifolium Seeds

Sandpaper Desert Spoon

Dasylirion is a genus of 17 species of grassy looking rosette plants in the family Ruscaceae, all native to northern Mexico, with three species also extending into the south-western United States. They are not grasses but are related to the Agaves. As they grow older, the bases of several species develop into a beautiful trunk. When the plants are mature they send out blooms with hundreds of greenish-white bell-shaped flowers on a tall narrow spike coming from the center of the plant. Unlike most Agaves they do not die after blooming. Most Dasylirion species are reasonably resistant to cold and drought. Dasylirion serratifolium commonly known as Sandpaper Desert Spoon is a dramatic, architectural plant and ideal for a dramatic accent to your garden design. Slow growing with thin, fleshy green strap-like leaves which have serrated edges and are arranged perfectly in attractive symmetrical rosettes. As it matures it forms a trunk. Classed as a succulent, it is tolerant of windy and coastal positions. This is quite a rare plant. This is an exceptionally beautiful and imposing plant, but easy to maintain.