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Yucca madrensis

Also Known As

Madre Soapwort
Mountain Yucca
Sierra Madre Yucca
Soco Yucca

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-11

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Yucca madrensis plant details

Yucca madrensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in 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 madrensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca madrensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Yucca even your madre would love. Closely related to Y. schottii, but originating in the spectacular mountains surrounding Barranca del Cobre National Park, Mexico, this species is relatively new on the scene: until very recently, this Yucca has been nearly unavailable in US cultivation outside of a few botanic gardens in the Southwest. It will form a stout trunk with broader, strap-like leaves than most Yuccas, and is often found growing in the shade and in rather moist situations in the wild. Like Y. schottii, it seems very vigorous and usually bluer in cultivation than in the wild. Its hardiness is unknown but somewhere around 0-10 °F seems probable, perhaps lower. Be among the first to try this rare Yucca in your garden!

By: The Desert Northwest

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How to Grow Yucca madrensis

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