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YUCCA gloriosa

Commonly known as Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily

Stiff, strongest spine tipped green leaves. Huge flower spikes of creamy-white flowers when mature
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Narrow, stiffly-pointed, arching, blue-green leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
  • White
    Sometimes purple-tinged 5cm (2in) long in upright panicles.
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Erect shrub with a stout stem, simple at first, later sparsely branched.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    Flower spikes to 2.5m (8ft)
    Pests & Diseases
    Leaf spot, aphids on flowers.
    Place of origin
    USA (northern Carolina to Florida).
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for coastal gardens
    Patio / pot plants
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Denticulate
    		(see photos above)
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
    May cause skin allergy
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Yucca - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

Buy Varieties of YUCCA gloriosa

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YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'

YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'

Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily

yellow margined leaves

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
also Large
£60.00  

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