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Yucca whipplei

Our Lord's Candle

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Yucca grows to 3' x 6'. It has rigid, gray-green leaves. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3-6' long. Plants die after blooming, much like agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off, others in in clump will continue to live and eventually bloom. Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought. Great accent plant. Native to California into Baja

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.