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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
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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 FeaturesGood 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 stemsPests & DiseasesLeaf spot, aphids can infest flowersPlace of originDry regions of North and Central America and West Indies
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(Harmeful to pets if eaten)May cause skin allergy
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of YUCCA

YUCCA aloifolia
sharply pointed evergreen sword-shaped leaves. Bell-shaped white flowers, sometimes purple-tinted

YUCCA filamentosa
dwarfish yucca with white flowers


YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
leaves with a narrow golden-yellow margin


YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard'
green edged leaves with a central pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers

YUCCA filamentosa 'Garland's Gold'
long pointed green leaves with a wide yellow centre


YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
yellow-green margined leaves


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


YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'
yellow margined leaves

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

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