Mexican Grass Tree
Dasylirion longissimum
Mexican Grass Tree is a perennial for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 150 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 8a-11b, RHS H4 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 150 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 11b and rated H4 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, evergreen plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Mexican Grass Tree's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Anise Hyssopto edge in front
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Black-Eyed Susanto edge in front
- Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front
- Blanketflowerto edge in front
- Blue Sageto flower when it does not