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Yucca endlichiana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Yucca endlichiana plant details

Yucca endlichiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca endlichiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca endlichiana

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and beautiful small species from northern Sonora. Each leaf remains under 6" and is a quite succulent, deep blue mottled purple. The plants form large caudices making them great for bonsai. But possibly the most intriguing feature is their beetle pollinated flowers that are maroon-black and hang to rest on the ground near the plant. Fullest sun. USDA zone 8 if drainage is excellent, possibly with protection from winter wet.

Gardening facts about Yucca endlichiana plant

How to Grow Yucca endlichiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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