Yucca potosina
Also Known As
- Potosi Palm Soapwort
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 15'-25'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Yucca potosina plant details
Yucca potosina is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with 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 potosina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca potosina
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: 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 potosina plant
How to Grow Yucca potosina
Sun Exposure
- 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
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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