Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Dasylirion

Species:

Dasylirion occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base after fire; adapted to fire-prone arid grasslands.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days; sow in well-drained soil and keep warm after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash