YUCCA

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.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Tall Shrub
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    CAUTION - sharp spines- be mindful of eyes, especially if grown by paths or in pots. Grown for lance-shaped leaves and large, bell-shaped flowers, usually on erect stems
  • 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

Buy Varieties of YUCCA

YUCCA filamentosa

YUCCA filamentosa

Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca

dwarfish yucca with white flowers

 
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YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca

leaves with a narrow golden-yellow margin

 
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YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard'

YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard'

green edged leaves with a central pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers

 
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YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'

YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'

yellow-green margined leaves

 
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YUCCA flaccida 'Ivory'

YUCCA flaccida 'Ivory'

(synonym Ivory Tower) - grey-green leaves with ivory-white stripes and bell-shaped creamy-white flowers in panicles

 
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YUCCA gloriosa

YUCCA gloriosa

Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily

stiff, strongest spine tipped green leaves. Huge flower spikes of creamy-white flowers when mature

 
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also Large
£60.00 each 
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YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'

YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'

Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily

yellow margined leaves

 
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£60.00  
YUCCA rostrata

YUCCA rostrata

tree-like with bluish-green leaves

 
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YUCCA rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'

YUCCA rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'

forms a large rosette of narrow, grey-blue leaves. Bell-shaped creamy-white flowers borne in panicles on tall stems

 
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£25.00 each 
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YUCCA whipplei

YUCCA whipplei

Our Lord's candle

a hardy species with long narrow spine tipped leaves. Greenish-white flower spikes edged pink

 
Large
£45.00 each 
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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