Texas Sotol Grass Cercis canadensis var

Cercis canadensis var

Developed to address post-wildfire recovery needs in Central and West Texas landscapes

This shrub also provides excellent cover for wildlife and is a good honey source

heart-shaped leaves that turn gold or red in fall

Texas Sotol Grass Cercis canadensis varTexas Sotol, Dasylirion texanum, is commonly mistaken for yucca though it comes from a different family. This short trunked perennial blooms June July with a 9 15ft flower stalk bearing pale yellow flowers. Texas Sotol supports wildlife during dry spells by splitting open it's trunk to allow them to feed on the spongy interior and leaf bases. It is drought tolerant, cold heat tolerant, and deer resistant! Scientific Name: Dasylirion texanum Origin: