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Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star'
Also Known As
- Lone Star Soapwort
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star' plant details
Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 gloriosa 'Lone Star'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star' plant
How to Grow Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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