| Botanical name | Dasylirion longissimum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Mexican grass tree |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This spiky ‘ball’ has saw toothed edges and sharp points. |
| Uses in landscape design | A striking form plant, D. longissimum makes an ideal feature plant and is useful for patio planting. |
| Interesting planting ideas | This plant is useful for patio planting. |
| Possible problems | Be careful where you place Dasylirion; given its size, saw toothed edges and sharp points, it can inflict painful wounds if it juts onto walkways. |
| Recommended varieties | Dasylirion wheelerii has grey green, sword-shaped leaves and is slow growing (up to 1.2m). |
Dasylirion longissimum (Mexican grass tree)
- Botanical name: Dasylirion longissimum
- Common name(s): Mexican grass tree
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A striking form plant, this spiky ‘ball’ makes an ideal feature plant and is useful for patio planting. But be careful where you place Dasylirion; given its size, saw toothed edges and sharp points, it can inflict painful wounds if it juts onto walkways. D. wheelerii has grey green, sword-shaped leaves and is slow growing (up to 1.2m).
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym: Dasylirion longissimum var. treleasei
Botanical Pronunciation: das-il-LIR-ee-on lon-JIS-ee-mum
Dasylirion longissimum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This spiky ‘ball’ has saw toothed edges and sharp points.
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