Sapphire Skies Beaked Blue Yucca
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guarunteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
17789 Castelton Street City Of Industry CA 91748
- Lowe's
1380 South Beach Boulevard La Habra CA 90631
- Armstrong
1340 S. Harbor Blvd. La Habra CA 90631
- Lowe's
8600 Washington Boulevard Pico Rivera CA 90660
| Botanical Pronunciation | YUK-uh roh-STRAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Can reach 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide in 10 years; 12 to 15 ft. tall with age in ideal conditions. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms at full maturity, in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Rock Garden, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Aloe (Aloe); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Echeveria (Echeveria); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil, with an alkaline pH. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system, allowing soil to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Fertilize sparingly and prune away old, unsightly foliage in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!