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    Yucca rupicola

    Also Known As

    • Twisted Leaf Yucca

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-12

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    Yucca rupicola plant details

    Yucca rupicola is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca rupicola

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca rupicola

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This large textured species from the Texas hill country consists of slowly clumping, undulant leaves, 1 to 2" wide, of deepest green. Particularly striking when planted with silver-blues such as festuccas or other blue tinted, rosette-forming plants. An easy care creature if provided well-drained soil, supplemental summer water in exceedingly dry places, and bright light, though at home in dappled shade if leaves do not collect in its crown. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Yucca rupicola plant

    How to Grow Yucca rupicola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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
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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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