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