Calibanus hookeri can
be used as an unusual specimen plant. The large caudex root can be
exposed to create an unusual focal point. Or it can be used much as
any other grass would be used. Calibanus hookeri is native to the
mountains of Northern Mexico. The Mexican Boulder is hardy when
temperatures dip into the single digits. Calibanus hookeri flowers
rarely, the male and female flowers appear on different plants. The
flowers are insignificant and are buried in the foliage.
Calibanus hookeri is related to the Agave and Dasylirion but is in the
Nolinaceae with some other yucca relatives. Calibanus hookeri
requires a low water section of the garden or good drainage.
High resolution images of
Calibanus hookeri are available.
