Yucca filamentosa

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Description

WIth stemless leaves that grow 2.5" long and 1.5" wide, the Yucca filamentosa produces tall, white flower spikes during the summer months.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.