Texas Sotol
Dasylirion texanum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Dasylirion texanum (Texas Sotol) is a drought-tolerant succulent native to Texas that blooms June through August. This evergreen plant attracts bees and hummingbirds with its tall flower spikes.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Texas Sotol is a striking architectural succulent with sword-like blue-green leaves arranged in a perfect rosette. This drought-tolerant native produces tall flower spikes in summer that can reach 10-15 feet high, making it a dramatic focal point in xeriscape gardens.
Growing Texas Sotol
Grow Texas Sotol in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and spread 36 to 48 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Sotol takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Insufficient data for HOA assessment
Wildlife value
Summer blooms attract bees and hummingbirds with their nectar-rich flowers. The dense rosette structure also provides shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- When does Texas Sotol bloom?
- Dasylirion texanum typically blooms from June through August, producing tall flower spikes that can reach 6-15 feet in height.
- What pollinators visit Texas Sotol?
- Texas Sotol attracts bees and hummingbirds to its summer flower spikes. The small, numerous flowers provide nectar for these important pollinators.
- How much water does Texas Sotol need?
- Dasylirion texanum is extremely drought tolerant and requires minimal water once established. It thrives in arid conditions and can survive on natural rainfall in most of Texas.
- Where is Texas Sotol native?
- Texas Sotol is native to Texas, particularly the western and southwestern regions of the state where it grows naturally in desert and semi-desert environments.
- Is Texas Sotol HOA-friendly?
- Texas Sotol takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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