![Photo of Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/b0/f3/b0f39f6d8822d37674ef4b47a1119b7c.webp)
Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122]
Also Known As
- Yucca whipplei IB122
- Chaparral Yucca
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122] plant details
Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122]
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122] plant
How to Grow Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB122]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hesperoyucca for your garden
aka Hesperoyucca whipplei ssp. eremica, Hesperoyucca whipplei subsp. parishii, Yucca californica, Yucca peninsularis, Yucca whipplei, Yucca whipplei subsp. caespitosa, Yucca whipplei subsp. parishii, Yucca whipplei var. intermedia, Yucca whipplei var. percursa, Yucca whipplei var. whipplei, Chaparral Yucca, Our Lady's Candle Soapwort, Our Lord's Candle, Spanish Bayonet
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Yucca whipplei IB108, Chaparral Yucca
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB108] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/fa/3e/fa3e691ebffeab9d3f4efe38f32c6d6f.webp)
aka Yucca whipplei subsp. caespitosa IB105, Chaparral Yucca
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB105] flower, form by Rebou](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/d7/b2/d7b257b982c68e5f506a22079e1d249d.webp)
aka Yucca whipplei subsp. caespitosa IB107
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107] flower, form by Rebou](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/ae/1e/ae1e6672c6d550389b5b4d03e42670e2.webp)
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