Soft Leaf Yucca
Yucca recurvifolia
SKU
07735
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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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | YUK-uh re-kurv-ih-FOH-lee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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