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Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star'
Also Known As
- Yucca elephantipes 'Silver Star'
- Yucca guatemalensis 'Silver Star'
- Silver Star Giant Yucca
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'-20'
- W: 5'-15'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star' plant details
Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star' is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star'
Gardening facts about Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star' plant
How to Grow Yucca gigantea 'Silver Star'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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