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Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue' plant details

Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yucca filamentosa 'Hofer's Blue' forms rosettes of spiky, strap-like leaves coloured in a bold silver-blue. As per the species name the leaf margins have long filamentous curly white threads. In summer Adam's needle will often, but not always, form a 4-6 foot tall candelabra of creamy white, waxy, bell shaped flowers. Tolerant of poor, sandy soils and part shade though full sun is best.