Dasylirion gentryi
Gentry's Sotol
Item #: 9906
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Dasylirion gentryi is a recently named sotol from southern Sonora, Mexico, where it grows between 3,500' and 4,000' elevation. Unlike many sotols, Dasylirion gentryi grows in seasonally moist conditions, so it tolerates irrigated garden soils quite well. In appearance, Dasylirion gentryi looks similar to but slightly more open than Dasylirion wheeleri, forming a symmetrical clump to 4' tall x 5' wide, composed of green, slightly twisted, spiny, evergreen leaves. The 9' tall flower spikes are amazing...thousands of tightly clustered tiny flowers that emerge tan, but age to a stunning russet red. Dasylirion gentryi has thrived in the gardens here at Juniper Level since 2003.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Dasylirion
Leaf Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers , Thrillers
Garden Themes: Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , North Carolina Native Plants , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Xeriscaping Plants