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    Yucca schidigera

    Also Known As

    • Yucca mohavensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Yucca schidigera plant details

    Yucca schidigera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca schidigera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca schidigera

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    NATIVE. Full Sun. White Flowers in Clusters. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Yucca schidigera plant

    How to Grow Yucca schidigera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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