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YUCCA
Commonly known as Spanish bayonet
All Flower AUG-OCT
Genus of about 40 species of rosette-forming or woody-based perennials (some species monocarpic), evergreen shrubs and erect, eventually spreading evergreen trees from hot, dry places such as deserts, sand dunes and plains in North and Central America and the West Indies.
Used mainly as architectural accent plants.
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenDensely arranged, toothed, dark green leaves to 50cm (20in) long each ending in a sharp, stiff point
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped, pendent flowers 3cm (1¼in) long
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PaniclesStout panicles to 45cm (18in) long
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubSlow-growing, rounded shrub or small tree with simple or branched stem
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
5m (16ft)
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