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Yucca harrimaniae

Also Known As

  • Blue Doll House Yucca
  • New Mexico Yucca

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Yucca harrimaniae plant details

Yucca harrimaniae is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca harrimaniae

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca harrimaniae

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very dwarf species small enough for the rock garden, harrimaniae is affectionately known as the Doll House Yucca. The two foot stems bear fleshy globose flowers that are yellowish white tinged with purple above clusters of glaucous rosettes ZONE 5
Shorter in stature, this Yucca produces a flower spike about 2 feet tall. Good specimen for the smaller garden.

Gardening facts about Yucca harrimaniae plant

How to Grow Yucca harrimaniae

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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