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Yucca thompsoniana

Thompson Yucca

Plant photo of: Yucca thompsoniana
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

One of smaller trunk-forming species grows to 10' tall. Has stiff powder-blue leaves with yellow serrated margins. Leaves are similar to Yucca rigida.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.