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Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It'

Scientific Name: Yucca gloriosa var. tristis 'Cousin It'

Also Known As

  • Cousin It Yucca

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 6b-10b

Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It' plant details

Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Cousin It'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, fall color, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
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

Gardening facts about Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It' plant

How to Grow Yucca recurvifolia 'Cousin It'

  • 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

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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