Dasylirion serratifolium

Description

Dasylirion serratifolium is an extraordinary member of the Asparagus family.  It’s bold, dramatic and architectural with long, narrow strap-like leaves which are covered with tiny spines along both sides giving a serrated, jagged appearance.  The glaucous green-blue leaves are arranged in a neat, upright rosette and as the plant matures it develops a stout trunk.

The leaf tips are pale and split slightly at the ends and form a tassle-like appearance.  Dasylirion serratifolium has bags of character.  It may be grown in a container to great effect or planted in very free-draining soil or gravel beds.  It is a particularly useful specimen in coastal gardens where it will stand up to the wind and salt.  Also provide a hot sunny position where your Dasylirion can thrive and allow enough space for it to perform to its full potential – they are capable of reaching 1.5m in height and spread.  In cooler and frost-prone gardens you may need to provide a bit of winter protection or grow in a container to enable moving to a warmer spot for the cold months.

I’m yet to mention the flower – which is outrageous.  It starts a little like a fat tip of asparagus and then continues to shoot upwards….when you think it can’t get any taller – it most certainly does.  Reaching in excess of 15 feet, the flower spikes are adorned with tiny, fuzzy yellow flowers which turn to maroon-brown.

We recommend regular feeding through the growing season – particularly if a flower spike forms.

Older/lower leaves may be clipped off at the base – wear gloves whilst performing this operation!

So there we have it – the fabulous Dasylirion serratifolium – a must have.

Eventual Plant Size

Please note all images are for illustrative purposes only, depending on the season or time of year the plant you receive may be different than pictured.

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