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    Yucca elata

    Also Known As

    • Soaptree Yucca

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 10'-18'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-12

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    Yucca elata plant details

    Yucca elata is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca elata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 18 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca elata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. White Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    This zone 6 Yucca has a spectacular raceme of flowers that can spike up to over 6' tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Yucca elata plant

    How to Grow Yucca elata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Adam's Needle, Color Guard Yucca

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' by Karl Gercens III
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    Yucca baccata

    aka Yucca baccata var. baccata, Banana Yucca, Blue Yucca, Spanish Bayonet

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca baccata foliage by plant lust
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    Yucca rostrata

    aka Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca rostrata form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Yucca linearifolia

    aka Yucca rostrata var. linearis, Linear Leaf Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Yucca linearifolia by plant lust
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    Yucca harrimaniae (nana)

    aka Yucca nana, Dwarf Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca harrimaniae (nana) flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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