Sotol
Desert Spoon
Sotol
Desert Spoon
Dasylirion wheeleri
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Low
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
Maricopa County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Slow
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
warm temperatures; germination can be erratic
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Best suited for these management goals:
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
high mortality from fire
Citations:
Tesky 1993