Dasylirion texanum

Texas Sotol

This drought tolerant Texas Native grows naturally in arid rocky slopes, mesas, and deserts like areas of central and west Texas. It’s the most cold hardy of the Sotols, and contrary to popular belief, it is an evergreen shrub that is not related to the Agave, or the Yucca. Its long, spiny green leaves form tight, dense rosettes. This plant adds architectural form to any “dry”-scape. Sotols can bloom several times before dying, sending up 9-15ft stalks with white, creamy blooms.

Besides being an excellent garden addition, Sotols have a long history dating as far back as 4000 BCE when Native Americans began a technique of cooking the plant hearts underground. The Sotol was a staple food on the western frontier and its fibrous leaves were used to make a number of material items.

H₂0 Conservation

Xeriscaping is a progressive landscaping craft concentrating in water conservation that’s becoming an essential design element as droughts persist across the State, and the Nation. The term xeriscape is derived from the Greek root xeros meaning dry; however, establishing a xeriscape garden does not mean you’ll have a desiccate, dull look to your garden. To preserve our precious water, “dry”-scaping incorporates water saving techniques along with the cultivation of native plants that will sustain nature and flourish in a garden with minimal maintenance!