Photo of Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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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

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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