Soft Leaf Yucca
Yucca recurvifolia
Attractive, recurving strap-like leaves on this evergreen perennial. Huge head of white blooms. An excellent accent that really grabs attention! Useful around pools. Not dangerously sharp.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | YUK-a re-ker-vi-FOL-i-a |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 7 - 10, 12 - 24, 26 - 32 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 7735 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This interesting evergreen perennial's bold sword-like foliage lends an exotic look to poolsides, without sharp pointed leaves. Its multistemmed form makes an attractive statement.
Attractive, recurving strap-like leaves on this evergreen perennial. Huge head of white blooms. An excellent accent that really grabs attention! Useful around pools. Not dangerously sharp.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This interesting evergreen perennial's bold sword-like foliage lends an exotic look to poolsides, without sharp pointed leaves. Its multistemmed form makes an attractive statement.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | YUK-a re-ker-vi-FOL-i-a |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 7 - 10, 12 - 24, 26 - 32 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 7735 |
