Grown from seed.

A striking and slow-growing succulent shrub native to northeastern Mexico, Dasylirion longissimum is prized for its bold, architectural form. Its long, ultra-fine leaves radiate in all directions from a central base, creating a perfect spherical or fountain-like shape, like fibre optics. With time, it develops a thick woody trunk and can become a dramatic focal point in any dry or Mediterranean-style garden.

This species thrives in arid conditions and well-drained soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping or container planting in sunny, sheltered positions.

Key Features:

• Leaf structure: Narrow, stiff, and grass-like leaves up to 1 metre long, with a flexible, arching habit
• Leaf colour: Silvery-green to bluish-grey, with a slight sheen that catches the light beautifully
• Growth habit: Forms a symmetrical, rounded rosette; eventually grows a tall woody trunk
• Size: Can reach 1.5–2m tall as a shrub and up to 3–4m tall including trunk over many years
• Flowers: Rarely flowers, but when mature, may produce an enormous flowering spike over 3m tall
• Drought-tolerant: Extremely resilient once established, needing little to no irrigation
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost (down to around -6°C) in free-draining soils

Ideal For:

• Dry gardens, gravel borders, or feature pots
• Minimalist or contemporary landscaping
• Coastal and Mediterranean-style designs