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Also Known As

Narrowleaf Yucca
Plains Yucca
Soapweed Yucca

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Yucca glauca plant details

Yucca glauca is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca glauca

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca glauca

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hardiest of all yuccas, this interesting specimen is native to the central United States, from Canada to Texas! Providing an attractive 1-6' rosette of very-narrow and pointed silver-gray leaves for winter interest and slender spikes of creamy-white summer flowers which nod like bells. Commonly called soapweed because the root can be pounded to make suds for washing; this plant was used by many Native American tribes for food, basketry and rope making. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Short trunk eventually to 6' high, rosette to 4' wide; hardy to below 0°F. Pale bell shaped blooms.

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