Dave's Garden - Gardening Community
HomeMy ToolsCommunitiesGuides and InformationProducts and SourcesAbout Dave's Garden

PlantFiles: Blue Twister, Zaragosa Blue Twister
Dasylirion berlandieri

 
It's time to read and vote for your favorite article in the 2013 Write-Off Contest! The four finalist's articles are featured in the May 13 newsletter and can be found through this link. Hurry! Voting ends May 18.
  Welcome!  
You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!

Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.

  Login  
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.

Username:

Password:


Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Dasylirion (das-il-LIR-ee-on) (Info)
Species: berlandieri (bur-lan-dee-ER-ee) (Info)

Category:
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Click thumbnail
to view:

By palmbob
Thumbnail #1 of Dasylirion berlandieri by palmbob

By palmbob
Thumbnail #2 of Dasylirion berlandieri by palmbob

By palmbob
Thumbnail #3 of Dasylirion berlandieri by palmbob

By CactusJordi
Thumbnail #4 of Dasylirion berlandieri by CactusJordi

By CactusJordi
Thumbnail #5 of Dasylirion berlandieri by CactusJordi

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Oct 4, 2006, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This is a large Dasylirion, colored similarly to D wheeleri, though the leaves are wider, less blue and more grey, and do not tend to be twisted at all (not sure why called blue twister)... also leaves don't end in the same dried tassels that D wheeleri leaves do. Also, about 2-3x the size of D wheeleri. Viciously sharp teeth along leaf edges, similar to wheeleri. Native of Mexico

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Roswell, New Mexico



We recommend Firefox
Overwhelmed? There's a lot to see here. Try starting at our homepage.

[ Home | About | Advertise | Mission | Featured Companies | Submit an Article | Terms of Use | Tour | Rules | Privacy Policy | Contact Us ]

Back to the top

Copyright © 2000-2013 Dave's Garden, an Internet Brands company. All Rights Reserved.
 

Hope for America