Dasylirion texanum (Texas Sotol) Size:5 gal Native bee friendly

Native bee friendly

well-drained soils in sun to shade

and the sparkling magenta (or sometimes white) berries that appear in late summer/early fall are dazzling and relished by birds

Anacacho Orchid Tree is native to Mexico and west Texas

It will grow faster with more moisture but requires well-draining soil

Dasylirion texanum (Texas Sotol) Size:5 gal Native bee friendlyAlso known as Texas Desert Spoon. Texas Sotol is a slow growing, sculptural plant with long, narrow leaves edged with small teeth. It is evergreen and extremely drought and heat tolerant once established. It produces a tall flower stalk with creamy white flowers in summer. Texas Sotol is native to the Trans Pecos and Edwards Plateau regions, but it does well in North Texas when planted in well drained or rocky soils. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water