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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Yucca schidigera
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Yucca schidigera plant
How to Grow Yucca schidigera
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Color
- cream
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-10'
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Zones
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Size
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- occasional - drought tolerant
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