Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum) is a sculptural, evergreen ornamental plant with a rosette of slender, blue-green, serrated leaves that radiate symmetrically from a central base. Often mistaken for a grass or yucca, it is actually part of the Asparagaceae family and functions as a drought-tolerant shrub in xeriscaping and desert landscapes.

Native to the arid regions of Texas and northern Mexico, Texas Sotol thrives in rocky slopes, desert plains, and dry scrublands. Each leaf ends in a fine, curling thread and has tiny teeth along the edges, adding texture and detail. In mature plants, a tall, narrow flowering stalk can rise several feet above the foliage, bearing small cream-colored blooms that attract pollinators.

Also known as Desert Spoon, Dasylirion texanum has traditional cultural uses, including fermentation into the spirit sotol. It is valued in modern landscaping for its striking form, heat tolerance, and architectural presence in dry, low-maintenance gardens.