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Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star'

Also Known As

  • Yucca sp. 68-2
  • Tiny Star Soapwort

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star' plant details

Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in 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 gloriosa 'Tiny Star'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's a Slow Grower. Full Sun to Part Shade. White Flowers. Outdoor/Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Charming yucca, small and slow growing, to only 18" tall x 3 ft wide eventually, with variegated leaves, creamy yellow edged in green. Fits well into a rock garden. A selection of a southeastern US native, introduced from Japan in the 1970s by plantsman Barry Yinger, this form accepts the usual yucca conditions, sun to light shade, well-drained soil, and occasional water in summer for best appearance. So far, none have been seen to flower. Frost hardy to at least 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star' plant

How to Grow Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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