Soft Leaf Yucca
Yucca recurvifolia
Pronunciation: YUK-uh re-kurv-ih-FOH-lee-a
SKU #07735
| Description | Gracefully bending, blue-green leaves create an interesting architectural quality. Stunning white blooms erupt from a tall flower spike for a spectacular summer show. An excellent accent that really grabs attention! A great choice for containers or as a xeriscape specimen. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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| Design Ideas | This interesting evergreen perennial's bold sword-like foliage lends an exotic look to poolsides, without sharp pointed leaves. Its multi-stemmed form makes an attractive statement. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, sandy loams but tolerant of clay. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Remove spent bloom spikes. Fertilizer sparingly and prune away old, unsightly foliage before new growth begins in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.