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    Yucca linearifolia

    Also Known As

    • Yucca rostrata var. linearis
    • Linear Leaf Yucca

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 5'-8'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    Yucca linearifolia plant details

    Yucca linearifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca linearifolia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, exotic, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca linearifolia

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very narrow gray blue leaves radiate out like sparklers adding fine texture for rugged xeriscape beds.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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, xanthorroea, or a dim version of Dasylirion quadrangularis. Leaves are flattened and somewhat triangular, spring-green to nearly turquoise, and flowers are white on stalks to 3' or so above the foliage. Full sun to part shade with good drainage and lean soil. Best with occasional summer water. Found in a few scattered localities, these are from north of Galleana, NL, Mexico, in a most diverse habitat. Though the southern habitat would suggest little frost tolerance, these have so far withstood 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Can get to 5' tall with very narrow long leaves creating a striking plant for the well drained garden or container. This Texas or northern Mexican native should be hardy in the Willamette Valley and Seattle area with sharp drainage. Supposedly a very rare plant so we hope we have enough.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Yucca linearifolia plant

    How to Grow Yucca linearifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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