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Yucca linearifolia

Also Known As

Yucca rostrata var. linearis
Linear Leaf Yucca

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7b-11

Yucca linearifolia plant details

Yucca linearifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca linearifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, exotic, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca linearifolia

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very narrow gray blue leaves radiate out like sparklers adding fine texture for rugged xeriscape beds.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

One of the most beautiful yucca species, related to Y. rostrata. The 3' rosettes atop an eventual 3-8' trunk resemble the Australian grass trees, xanthorroea, or a dim version of Dasylirion quadrangularis. Leaves are flattened and somewhat triangular, spring-green to nearly turquoise, and flowers are white on stalks to 3' or so above the foliage. Full sun to part shade with good drainage and lean soil. Best with occasional summer water. Found in a few scattered localities, these are from north of Galleana, NL, Mexico, in a most diverse habitat. Though the southern habitat would suggest little frost tolerance, these have so far withstood 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Can get to 5' tall with very narrow long leaves creating a striking plant for the well drained garden or container. This Texas or northern Mexican native should be hardy in the Willamette Valley and Seattle area with sharp drainage. Supposedly a very rare plant so we hope we have enough.

By: Gossler Farms

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Photo of Yucca linearifolia foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Yucca linearifolia plant

How to Grow Yucca linearifolia

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant