Blue Yucca
Yucca rigida
Description | A trunk-forming yucca that grows to 12 feet tall, with minimal branching near the top. Its distinctive powder blue leaves have a pronounced spine at the tip. Do not plant near human and pet traffic. In the summer the blue foliage is complemented by a showy 5 to 6 foot stalk of white flowers. For best growth, provide supplemental water in the summer, and plant in well-drained soils. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Reaches 12 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Container |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Care | Thrives in fast-draining, average to lean soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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