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Yucca cernua
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 36"-48"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Yucca cernua plant details
Yucca cernua is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca cernua
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: rock garden, spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca cernua
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and well-drained
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Yucca cernua plant
How to Grow Yucca cernua
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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