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Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata'

Scientific Name: Yucca gloriosa var. tristis 'Marginata'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 6b-11

Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata' plant details

Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata'

USDA Zones: 6b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft leaves on this large, handsome yucca are green-centered and yellow-edged, 3 to 4 ft and arching from a 3 ft+ trunk. Large trusses of open white flowers in summer. Extremely useful in a container, but happy in the garden as well. Full sun is best. Drought tolerant but appreciates occasional summer water. Cold hardy in USDA zone 6b.

Gardening facts about Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata' plant

How to Grow Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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