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Products > Dasylirion wheeleri   Dasylirion wheeleri - Spoon Yucca      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Nolinaceae (~Agavaceae) Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Summer Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Dasylirion wheeleri (Spoon Yucca) - Evergreen succulent with long, gray strap-shaped serrated leaves. The common name, Spoon Yucca, refers to the basal ends of the leaf blades, which form a spoon shape when torn off the trunk. The leaves are a blue-gray and 3 feet long. The shrub holds on to its old leaves making a shaggy skirt. Plant in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can grow to about 4 to 6 feet tall by about 4 feet wide. It is hardy to <15 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]