Mexican Grass Tree (Dasylirion Longissimum)
The Mexican Grass tree is a stylish and original plant used in many modern, contemporary British gardens. With a very low trunk, the Mexican Grass Trees thin, grass-like leaves explode from the top in a neat, green tuft. Some specimen versions of this plant are cultivated so as to train the leaves into an even ball shape, dry ends creating a shimmering effect towards the edge. This plant originates from the Chihuahuan Desert overlapping the USA-Mexico border and as such is resistant to drought and extreme weather conditions. However, in order to encourage growth and good health, try and place your Dasylirion longissimum in a well drained, highly sunned position. We estimate that the recommended hardiness rating for this plant is at H3 so whilst it can survive certain cold weather conditions, it would be best to shelter. There are no known diseases that affect this plant but there are potential pests. No pruning is required.
Latin Name: Dasylirion Longissimum
English Name: Mexican Grass Tree
Species: Asparagaceae
Genus: Dasylirion
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage: Green
Flower: White
Flowering Period: Spring - Summer
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained. Loam, Sand, Chalk
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sun
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered
Hardiness Rating: Low (H3)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: 0 °C to 5 °C (32 °F to 42°F)
Growth Habit: Tufted
Pests: May be affected by scale insects
Diseases: Generally disease-free
Cultivation: In frost-prone areas, grow in full light in a greenhouse or conservatory with low humidity in a mix of 2:2:1:1 loam:sand:leaf mould:peat-free compost, water freely and fertilize once a month from early spring to autumn, move plants in pots outside during the summer, and water sparingly in winter; in frost-free areas, grow in a hot, sheltered site in full sun in dry, well-drained soil
Propagation: Propagate by seed sown at 21ºC in spring
Pruning: No pruning required
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Wall-side Borders Drought Resistant Patio & Container Plants Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Sub-tropical Coastal
Final Height: 2.4 m – 3 m (8 ft – 10 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 1.8 m - 3.6 m (6 ft – 12 ft)
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