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    Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107]

    Also Known As

    • Yucca whipplei subsp. caespitosa IB107

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107] plant details

    Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107] 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 [IB107]

    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: container plant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge green terrestrial-bromeliad-like mounds, very cool, rare! 0 °F. This collection comes from 5,800' in Wrightwood, California, where this species grows above the base elevation of the ski area to as high as 6,500'. This form has very green leaves. DS.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107] plant

    How to Grow Hesperoyucca whipplei [IB107]

    • 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

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