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.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata' plant

How to Grow Yucca recurvifolia 'Marginata'

Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant