Blue Yucca
Yucca rigida
SKU
07401
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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