Buy Yucca linearifolia 'Dusky Blue'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-11

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Yucca linearifolia 'Dusky Blue' plant details

Yucca linearifolia 'Dusky Blue' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 linearifolia 'Dusky Blue'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: rosette-forming, triangular leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca linearifolia 'Dusky Blue'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most beautiful yucca species, related to Y. rostrata. The 3' rosettes atop an eventual 3-8' trunk resemble the Australian grass trees, Xanthorrhoea, or a dim version of Dasylirion quadrangularis. Flattened somewhat triangular leaves of spring green to nearly turquoise and white flowers to 3' or so above the rosette. From only a few scattered localities, these from north of Galleana, NL, Mexico, in a most diverse habitat. This form is particularly blue and quite vigorous adding 6-8" of trunk each year. Our plant often elicits comments from garden visitors. The southern habitat of the species would indicate lack of frost tolerance but plants have so far withstood 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7. Full sun to partial shade and summer water with, as always, well-drained soil.