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Yucca 'Ivory Tower'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Yucca 'Ivory Tower' plant details

Yucca 'Ivory Tower' is a moderate-growing cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca 'Ivory Tower'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca 'Ivory Tower'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Sword like leaves with ivory-white flowers
A stiff evergreen shrub with thick, green, sword-like leaves that are held in a rosette formation. The ivory-white flowers are held on 6' spikes in mid-summer. Growth Rate medium

Gardening facts about Yucca 'Ivory Tower' plant

How to Grow Yucca 'Ivory Tower'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring

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