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Yucca rupicola x pallida
Also Known As
- Blue Twistleaf Yucca
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Yucca rupicola x pallida plant details
Yucca rupicola x pallida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In 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. 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 rupicola x pallida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca rupicola x pallida
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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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Gardening facts about Yucca rupicola x pallida plant
How to Grow Yucca rupicola x pallida
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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