Mexican Grass Tree
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Thanks to its high resistance to extreme drought, it is perfect for xeriscaping and low maintenance gardens. At the same time, it tolerates temperatures down to -12º, so it can be perfectly planted in gardens in cold areas. It is a very adaptable and easy to grow plant.
It is an evergreen shrub with acinct leaves from an erect cylindrical trunk. It can reach 2.5/3m in height and 2.5m in width. Long, stiff, glaucous green leaves.
Attracts bees and butterflies. Slow growing. It is a fire retardant plant.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Desertification, Singular, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Landscaping
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Description
Ornamental, indoor plant. Rock garden.
Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | July, August, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Glaucous, Green |
Botanical information
| Common name | DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM subsp. QUADRANGULATUM - Mexican Grass Tree |
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| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
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| Sowing period | August |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Desertification, Singular, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Landscaping |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil type | Deep |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-10ºC) |
| Climate zone | Arid, Warm areas, Cool areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Little |
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