Yucca species (Yucca)
An evergreen stemless shrub with sharp, sword shaped leaves. Flower spikes white to ivory in color up to 6 ft. tall. Grows best in well-drained soil, full sun, once-a-week watering. Not bothered by rabbits, squirrels nor deer.
- Filamentosa (Adams Needle) — 2 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; yellowish flower grows to height of 2-6 ft. in July
- Flaccida — 2 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; loose strings hang off leaves; white flowers in July grow to height of 7 ft. or more with light fragrance at night; very hardy
- Glauca (Small Soapweed) — 2 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; greenish white flowers grow to height of 5 ft. tall in July
- Whipplei (Our Lord’s Candle) — 2 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide; gray-green leaves with sharp tips; creamy white flowers grow to height of 12 ft. in summer; may take many years to flower
- Catagory: Shrubs
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: 2 ft. x 4 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: White
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: N/A
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Spring