Buy Yucca elata [SBH 20.0200]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-20'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

7a-10a

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Yucca elata [SBH 20.0200] plant details

Yucca elata [SBH 20.0200] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca elata [SBH 20.0200]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca elata [SBH 20.0200]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As close to ‘It’ from the Addams Family as you can find in nature, this Cistus collected form from near Terlingua TX. is single-trunked and multi-branched yucca, to 10 ft tall and more, with long, hanging leaves and "gobs" of white flowers on tall stalks in summer. What's not to love? Sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water for best growth and appearance. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 7, or lower