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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....
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EvergreenNarrow, stiffly-pointed, arching, blue-green leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
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WhiteSometimes purple-tinged 5cm (2in) long in upright panicles.
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubErect shrub with a stout stem, simple at first, later sparsely branched.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
YUCCA gloriosa
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestGood to knowFlower spikes to 2.5m (8ft)Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, aphids on flowers.Place of originUSA (northern Carolina to Florida).
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardensPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginDenticulate
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogsMay cause skin allergyPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Yucca - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
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YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'
Candle yucca, Palm lily, Adam's needle
Available from £17.50
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YUCCA filamentosa
Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
Available from £17.50
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Honey bush
Available from £6.00
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YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
Available from £17.50
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Evergreen bittersweet
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Hardy fuchsia
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Sweet bay, Poet's laurel, True laurel
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Canary Island date palm
Available from £25.00
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Chusan fan palm, Windmill palm
Available from £22.00
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YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'
Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily
yellow margined leaves
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