Yucca gloriosa
Spanish Dagger
Description
This clumping palm relative will reach 15' tall and has broad medium green, sword-like leaves. White flowers appear in the spring and summer. It blends well with either tropical or desert theme landscapes.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.