Blue Beaked Yucca
Yucca rostrata
SKU
2556
Wickedly spiked bluish-green leaves form a dense crown of foliage. With great age plants develop a sizeable single trunk. Blooms in spring from center of foliage with one large two foot inflorences of iridescent white flowers that are truly amazing. Use as a bold architectural element in the garden. Super modern garden accent and a staple of the desert landscape. Requires fast drainage. Succulent. Full sun. Slow growing to 6 to 15 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide.
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5 - 10 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | YUK-uh roh-STRAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 15 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Color and Texture |
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.
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