Life … Plants Vascular Plants Monocots Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies Agave and Allies Sotols Texas Sotol species 5,192 observations Texas Sotol Dasylirion texanum Field notes Range United States Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided Key traits Layer Shrubs Light Full sun Moisture Dry Water use Low Deer resistant Yes Plant type Perennial Shrub From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS. Close