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YUCCA
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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Evergreen
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White -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowCAUTION - 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
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, aphids can infest flowers
Place of originDry regions of North and Central America and West Indies -
Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(Harmeful to pets if eaten)
May cause skin allergy -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of YUCCA
YUCCA aloifolia
sharply pointed evergreen sword-shaped leaves. Bell-shaped white flowers, sometimes purple-tinted
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA filamentosa
dwarfish yucca with white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
leaves with a narrow golden-yellow margin
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard'
green edged leaves with a central pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA filamentosa 'Garland's Gold'
long pointed green leaves with a wide yellow centre
YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
yellow-green margined leaves
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA gloriosa
stiff, strongest spine tipped green leaves. Huge flower spikes of creamy-white flowers when mature
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'
yellow margined leaves
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
forms a large rosette of narrow, grey-blue leaves. Bell-shaped creamy-white flowers borne in panicles on tall stems
Gift-wrapping available
YUCCA whipplei
a hardy species with long narrow spine tipped leaves. Greenish-white flower spikes edged pink
Gift-wrapping available
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